The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future

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. åÊIn a nation where traditional buildings use roughly 40 percent of the total fossil energy the interest in net-zero building is growing enormously‰ÛÒamong 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.åÊ Both new-building and renovation projects are covered in detail.åÊ 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.

Hardcover: 576 pages

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing; 1st edition (June 30 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 160358448X

ISBN-13: 978-1603584487

Product Dimensions: 10 x 1.3 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 5 pounds