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Hotels Are a New Frontier for Net-Zero
Hotels use a lot of energy and water. Two ongoing projects are aimed at showing the industry how to change.
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High-Performance Modern Design
A few solutions for achieving a contemporary aesthetic and ambitious energy goals
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Three Books on PV-Equipped Homes
Two of these books focus on zero-energy homes, while the third tackles residential photovoltaic systems
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Net Zero By 2050: Achievable and Affordable
A new report from the Energy Transition Commission says a net-zero economy would improve lives around the globe
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame
Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late 1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance
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Designing for Solar Panels
Three experts weigh in on how to optimize a PV array’s potential
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Building Against the Grain
The first net-zero development in Selah, Washington, is a study in compromise—between one team’s vision and the home-buying market at hand
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Buyer Interest in a Net-Zero Home Sags in Survey of Architects
Latest poll among architects measures interest in a variety of home features
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Phoenix Gives Net-Zero House Plans to Anyone Who Wants Them
In a bid to reach carbon neutrality, the city sponsors a contest for architects and then makes the plans available for free
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Minnesota Homestead: Energy Planning for a Net-Zero Home
Comparing energy use in a 1990s split with a net-zero, solar-powered home