Bibliograph

The new net zero, leading-edge design and construction of homes and buildings for a renewable energy future, William Maclay and Maclay Architects

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The new net zero, leading-edge design and construction of homes and buildings for a renewable energy future, William Maclay and Maclay Architects

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 519-527) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The new net zero

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

863684391

Responsibility statement

William Maclay and Maclay Architects

Sub title

leading-edge design and construction of homes and buildings for a renewable energy future

Summary

"The new threshold for green building is not just low energy, it's net-zero energy. In The New Net Zero, sustainable architect Bill Maclay charts the path for designers and builders interested in exploring green design's new frontier net-zero-energy structures that produce as much energy as they consume and are carbon neutral; In a nation where traditional buildings use roughly 40 percent of the total fossil energy, the interest in net-zero building is growing enormously-among both designers interested in addressing climate change and consumers interested in energy efficiency and long-term savings. Maclay, an award-winning net-zero designer whose buildings have achieved high-performance goals at affordable costs, makes the case for a net-zero future; explains net-zero building metrics, integrated design practices, and renewable energy options; and shares his lessons learned on net-zero teambuilding;Designers and builders will find a wealth of state-of-the-art information on such considerations as air, water, and vapor barriers; embodied energy; residential and commercial net-zero standards; monitoring and commissioning; insulation options; costs; and more;The comprehensive overview is accompanied by several case studies, which include institutional buildings, commercial projects, and residences. Both new-building and renovation projects are covered in detail;The New Net Zero is geared toward professionals exploring net-zero design, but also suitable for nonprofessionals seeking ideas and strategies on net-zero options that are beautiful and renewably powered"--, Provided by publisher

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