Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » net zero http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:43:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Phoenix Porn Shop Transformed Into the World’s Largest Net-Zero Energy Building http://inhabitat.com/phoenix-porn-shop-transformed-into-the-worlds-largest-net-zero-energy-building/ http://inhabitat.com/phoenix-porn-shop-transformed-into-the-worlds-largest-net-zero-energy-building/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:05:00 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=520436
When DPR went hunting for a building for their regional offices in Phoenix, they were surprised to find a good option in a space that used to house a porn mega store. "When we first went to look at it, we went down with a broker in June. It was 105 or 110]]> DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office DPR Construction Phoenix Office, dpr construction, net zero energy building, net zero, solar powered office, eco office, phoenix, green office


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/phoenix-porn-shop-transformed-into-the-worlds-largest-net-zero-energy-building/feed/ 0 San Francisco’s Exploratorium Reopens as the Country’s Biggest Net-Zero Energy Museum http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-exploratorium-reopens-as-the-countrys-biggest-net-zero-energy-museum/ http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-exploratorium-reopens-as-the-countrys-biggest-net-zero-energy-museum/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:56:17 +0000 Mark Boyer http://inhabitat.com/?p=502557
When the Exploratorium opened in 1969, it pioneered a new type of interactive science museum that has come to be the norm at museums around the country and the world. Now, the Exploratorium is forging new ground in the realm of sustainability. The new 330,000-square-foot]]> The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum The Exploratorium, San Francisco, net-zero energy, San Francisco Exploratorium, museum

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-exploratorium-reopens-as-the-countrys-biggest-net-zero-energy-museum/feed/ 0 Net Zero Williams-York Residence Achieves LEED Platinum in Kansas http://inhabitat.com/net-zero-williams-york-residence-achieves-leed-platinum-in-kansas/ http://inhabitat.com/net-zero-williams-york-residence-achieves-leed-platinum-in-kansas/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:00:13 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=495919
The original home was determined to have a compromised foundation, so it was decided a renovation would not achieve the desired results. To minimize the impact of of tearing down the home, the homeowners deconstructed the home and carefully sorted materials]]> Williams-York Residence, DRAW Architecture, kansas, solar home, net zero home, green home, leed platinum Williams-York Residence, DRAW Architecture, kansas, solar home, net zero home, green home, leed platinum Williams-York Residence, DRAW Architecture, kansas, solar home, net zero home, green home, leed platinum Williams-York Residence, DRAW Architecture, kansas, solar home, net zero home, green home, leed platinum Williams-York Residence, DRAW Architecture, kansas, solar home, net zero home, green home, leed platinum Williams-York Residence, DRAW Architecture, kansas, solar home, net zero home, green home, leed platinum Williams-York Residence, DRAW Architecture, kansas, solar home, net zero home, green home, leed platinum


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/net-zero-williams-york-residence-achieves-leed-platinum-in-kansas/feed/ 0 OVG’s TNT Centre is an Energy Positive, Zero Emission Office in The Netherlands http://inhabitat.com/ovgs-tnt-centre-is-an-energy-positive-zero-emission-office-in-the-netherlands/ http://inhabitat.com/ovgs-tnt-centre-is-an-energy-positive-zero-emission-office-in-the-netherlands/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:30:50 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=483314
TNT Express' goal is to become the world's first carbon neutral express and mail company in the world - so they set out to make their home office as sustainable as possible. Completed in 2011, the TNT Centre is one mighty efficient building and it has a number]]> TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office, TNT Headquarters, OVG, eco office, the netherlands, tnt express, carbon neutral office, net zero office,


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/ovgs-tnt-centre-is-an-energy-positive-zero-emission-office-in-the-netherlands/feed/ 0 Sosoljip is a Self-Sufficient Net Zero Energy House in South Korea http://inhabitat.com/sosoljip-is-a-self-sufficient-net-zero-energy-house-in-south-korea/ http://inhabitat.com/sosoljip-is-a-self-sufficient-net-zero-energy-house-in-south-korea/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:13:18 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=483236
After living for years in Seoul, Dr. Jung Soik wanted to move to a remote country village on Namhae, but wanted her home to be self-sufficient in terms of energy use. So she and Lifethings designed a functional, net-zero energy home that met her family's needs]]> Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing Net Zero Energy House, Lifethings, sosoljip, south korea, net zero, green home, self sufficient, affordable housing


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/sosoljip-is-a-self-sufficient-net-zero-energy-house-in-south-korea/feed/ 0 Hut-to-Hut is a Sustainable & Affordable Eco Home Model for Southern India http://inhabitat.com/hut-to-hut-is-a-sustainable-affordable-eco-home-model-for-southern-india/ http://inhabitat.com/hut-to-hut-is-a-sustainable-affordable-eco-home-model-for-southern-india/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:30:12 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=477696
Following an international seminar about the future of eco-tourism in the Western Ghats region in India, Sami Rintala, Daggur Eggertsson and Pasi Aalto of Rintala Eggertsson Architects and a group of students from the Norwegian University of Science &]]> Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut Kumta Prototype, Rintala Eggertsson, eco home model, affordable housing, india, hut-to-hut


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/hut-to-hut-is-a-sustainable-affordable-eco-home-model-for-southern-india/feed/ 1 North Shore Community College’s Solar-Powered Health Professions Center Achieves Zero Net Energy http://inhabitat.com/north-shore-community-colleges-solar-powered-health-professions-center-achieves-zero-net-energy-building-standards/ http://inhabitat.com/north-shore-community-colleges-solar-powered-health-professions-center-achieves-zero-net-energy-building-standards/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:04:10 +0000 Andrew Goodwin http://inhabitat.com/?p=474224
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the proud owner of this new ZNEB building, and in partnership with the Department of Capital Asset Management, Governor Deval Patrick brought together the team of architect DiMella Shaffer and construction manager Walsh]]> North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero North Shore Community College, Danvers, Massachusetts, DiMella Shaffer, sustainable, LEED Gold, ZNEB, Zero Net Energy Building, energy efficient, solar power, geothermal, daylight, Health Professions, Student Services, Peter Shaffer, net zero

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/north-shore-community-colleges-solar-powered-health-professions-center-achieves-zero-net-energy-building-standards/feed/ 0 A Giant Yellow Giraffe Livens Up the Net Zero Giraffe Childcare Center in France http://inhabitat.com/a-giant-yellow-giraffe-livens-up-the-net-zero-giraffe-childcare-center-in-france/ http://inhabitat.com/a-giant-yellow-giraffe-livens-up-the-net-zero-giraffe-childcare-center-in-france/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:32:38 +0000 Tafline Laylin http://inhabitat.com/?p=474258
The 1,450 square meter Giraffe Childcare Center is located in a dense area in the suburbs of Paris. The childcare center has 60 beds while the nursery has 20. There are three tiers, all with south-facing playgrounds that are well-connected to the interior]]> Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe Giraffe Childcare Center, Hondelatte Laporte Architectes, Paris, suburbs, art, sculpture, net zero, energy efficiency, south facing, green design, design for health, sustainable design, eco-design, Boulogne-Billancourt, giant yellow giraffe

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/a-giant-yellow-giraffe-livens-up-the-net-zero-giraffe-childcare-center-in-france/feed/ 0 Self-Sufficient Shipping Container Sauna Box Will Get You Hot & Steamy http://inhabitat.com/self-sufficient-shipping-container-sauna-box-will-get-you-hot-steamy/ http://inhabitat.com/self-sufficient-shipping-container-sauna-box-will-get-you-hot-steamy/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:30:43 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=471106
We first caught wind of the Sauna Box back in 2005 and since then Castor has built a number of these custom units and updated them along the way. The Sauna Box is built within an 8x8x8 ft mini shipping container and includes insulation, western red cedar,]]> Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna Sauna Box, Castor Design, shipping container sauna, sauna, self-sufficient, solar power, wood-fired sauna


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/self-sufficient-shipping-container-sauna-box-will-get-you-hot-steamy/feed/ 0 Simpatico Prototype is a Net-Zero Prefab Home in Emeryville, CA http://inhabitat.com/simpatico-prototype-is-a-net-zero-modern-modular-prefab-in-emeryville-ca/ http://inhabitat.com/simpatico-prototype-is-a-net-zero-modern-modular-prefab-in-emeryville-ca/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:30:03 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=470648
Simpatico Homes is based on a prefab system whereby clients can create a semi-custom home by combining pre-designed modular units. The prototype is a 2-story, 3 bedroom home on a narrow urban infill lot in Emeryville. The prefab was built in San Jose by Eco]]> Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home Simpatico Prefab Prototype, simpatico homes, swatt miers architects, green home, prefab home


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/simpatico-prototype-is-a-net-zero-modern-modular-prefab-in-emeryville-ca/feed/ 0 Hines Real Estate Breaks Ground on Nation’s Largest Carbon-Neutral Building http://inhabitat.com/hines-real-estate-breaks-ground-on-nations-largest-carbon-neutral-building/ http://inhabitat.com/hines-real-estate-breaks-ground-on-nations-largest-carbon-neutral-building/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:26:50 +0000 Beth Buczynski http://inhabitat.com/?p=466763
To create a true net-zero building, one that literally generates as much or more energy than it consumes, is no easy task. Still, it's a task that makes good business sense. After all, buildings consume a huge amount of energy, which cuts into profit margins.]]> Hines, real estate, commercial building, green building, La Jolla Commons II, net zero, carbon neutral

To create a true net-zero building, one that literally generates as much or more energy than it consumes, is no easy task. Still, it’s a task that makes good business sense. After all, buildings consume a huge amount of energy, which cuts into profit margins. This simple equation finally hit home with Hines, the international real estate firm, and equity partner J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The two are partnering to build a new 13-story, 415,000-square-foot building at La Jolla Commons in San Diego that will become the nation’s largest carbon-neutral office building to date.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/hines-real-estate-breaks-ground-on-nations-largest-carbon-neutral-building/feed/ 0 Prefabricated Lotus Hotel is a Resilient Net-Zero Development for China’s Xiangshawan Desert http://inhabitat.com/prefabricated-lotus-hotel-is-a-resilient-net-zero-development-in-chinas-xiangshawan-desert/ http://inhabitat.com/prefabricated-lotus-hotel-is-a-resilient-net-zero-development-in-chinas-xiangshawan-desert/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:04:15 +0000 Tafline Laylin http://inhabitat.com/?p=460960
Located near the Hantai River 800 kilometers outside of Beijing, the 30,000 square meter Lotus Hotel is comprised of a series of prefabricated steel elements that are fixed in the fluid sands, which provide a kind of stabilizing element. Load bearing walls]]> net zero, PLaT Architects, china, desert design, Xiangshawan Desert, green design, sustainable design, eco-design, local materials, prefabricated design, desert architecture, China, Xiangshawan Desert net zero, PLaT Architects, china, desert design, Xiangshawan Desert, green design, sustainable design, eco-design, local materials, prefabricated design, desert architecture, China, Xiangshawan Desert net zero, PLaT Architects, china, desert design, Xiangshawan Desert, green design, sustainable design, eco-design, local materials, prefabricated design, desert architecture, China, Xiangshawan Desert net zero, PLaT Architects, china, desert design, Xiangshawan Desert, green design, sustainable design, eco-design, local materials, prefabricated design, desert architecture, China, Xiangshawan Desert net zero, PLaT Architects, china, desert design, Xiangshawan Desert, green design, sustainable design, eco-design, local materials, prefabricated design, desert architecture, China, Xiangshawan Desert net zero, PLaT Architects, china, desert design, Xiangshawan Desert, green design, sustainable design, eco-design, local materials, prefabricated design, desert architecture, China, Xiangshawan Desert net zero, PLaT Architects, china, desert design, Xiangshawan Desert, green design, sustainable design, eco-design, local materials, prefabricated design, desert architecture, China, Xiangshawan Desert

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/prefabricated-lotus-hotel-is-a-resilient-net-zero-development-in-chinas-xiangshawan-desert/feed/ 0 David Baker’s Zero Cottage is an Impressive Tiny Backyard House Made From Recycled Materials http://inhabitat.com/david-bakers-zero-cottage-is-an-impressive-sustainable-tiny-backyard-house-in-san-francisco/ http://inhabitat.com/david-bakers-zero-cottage-is-an-impressive-sustainable-tiny-backyard-house-in-san-francisco/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:06:20 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=459553
Zero Cottage is located in the backyard of of an urban lot in the Mission District fronted by StoreFrontLab, a community-focused cultural initiative that gives the historic commercial space a new public purpose run by David Baker and his partner, Yosh Asato.]]> Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect Zero Cottage, David Baker, net zero, leed platinum, passive house, tiny house, san francisco, dbarchitect


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/david-bakers-zero-cottage-is-an-impressive-sustainable-tiny-backyard-house-in-san-francisco/feed/ 0 Grassroots Mountain Rider’s Alliance Plans to Create Carbon Neutral Ski Slopes across U.S. http://inhabitat.com/grassroots-mountain-riders-alliance-plans-to-create-carbon-neutral-ski-slopes-in-colorado/ http://inhabitat.com/grassroots-mountain-riders-alliance-plans-to-create-carbon-neutral-ski-slopes-in-colorado/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:25:08 +0000 Andrew Goodwin http://inhabitat.com/?p=453936
Image courtesy of Mt Abram As winter fast approaches, the snow will beckon many of us to the mountains to play - but what if there was another reason to support your local ski resort? This month the Mountain Rider’s Alliance (MRA) announced a new partnership]]> Ski, sustainable, Mountain Rider’s Alliance, Brendle Group, partnership, net-zero, Colorado, Mt Abrams, Maine, Golden Eagle Ski Industry AwardImage courtesy of Mt Abram

As winter fast approaches, the snow will beckon many of us to the mountains to play – but what if there was another reason to support your local ski resort? This month the Mountain Rider’s Alliance (MRA) announced a new partnership with sustainable engineering firm Brendle Group which will transform Colorado’s ski mountains into carbon-neutral, net-zero resorts.

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]]> http://inhabitat.com/grassroots-mountain-riders-alliance-plans-to-create-carbon-neutral-ski-slopes-in-colorado/feed/ 1 Paisano Green Community is the First Net-Zero Senior Housing Project in the US http://inhabitat.com/paisano-green-community-is-the-first-net-zero-senior-housing-project-in-the-nation/ http://inhabitat.com/paisano-green-community-is-the-first-net-zero-senior-housing-project-in-the-nation/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:46:36 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=452631
Paisano Green Community is a new typology for public housing and generates more energy than it uses. Solar photovoltaics on the roof and two wind turbines work to power the 73-unit facility and any excess is sold back onto the grid. Energy efficiency was a]]> Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power Paisano Green Community Senior Housing, Workshop8, el paso, senior housing, eco housing, net zero, wind power, solar power


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/paisano-green-community-is-the-first-net-zero-senior-housing-project-in-the-nation/feed/ 0 Massachusetts’ John W Olver Transit Center is the Nation’s First Net Zero Bus Station http://inhabitat.com/john-w-oliver-transit-center-is-nations-first-net-zero-bus-station-in-massachusetts/ http://inhabitat.com/john-w-oliver-transit-center-is-nations-first-net-zero-bus-station-in-massachusetts/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:20:59 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=451284
John W. Olver Transit Center by Charles Rose Architects serves as the new central bus station for the city of Greenfield in Massachusetts. The 24,000 sq ft, two-story building also features government offices on the top floor and is expected to serve as the]]> John W Olver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station John W Oliver Transit Center, Charles Rose Architects, net zero transit center, zero energy, solar power, green transportation, bus station


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/john-w-oliver-transit-center-is-nations-first-net-zero-bus-station-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 Amazing Net Zero House in the Canary Islands has On-Site Wind Turbines http://inhabitat.com/amazing-net-zero-house-in-the-canary-islands-has-on-site-wind-turbines/ http://inhabitat.com/amazing-net-zero-house-in-the-canary-islands-has-on-site-wind-turbines/#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:17:02 +0000 Tafline Laylin http://inhabitat.com/?p=447914
Using only locally-sourced materials such as stone and basalt insulation, in addition to certified timber, this home has a very small carbon footprint. This same material menu allows it to mesh with the rather stark natural environment as well, keeping its]]> Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions Estudio Jose Luis Rodriguez Gil, wind energy, solar-energy, House in Bioclimatic Experimental Urbanization, Canary Islands, Spain, local materials, net zero, zero carbon emissions


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/amazing-net-zero-house-in-the-canary-islands-has-on-site-wind-turbines/feed/ 1 Grow Community is a Prefab Net-Zero Housing Development on Bainbridge Island http://inhabitat.com/grow-community-is-a-prefab-net-zero-housing-development-on-bainbridge-island/ http://inhabitat.com/grow-community-is-a-prefab-net-zero-housing-development-on-bainbridge-island/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:40:05 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=441789
Grow Community is an 8-acre net-zero housing development near Winslow on Bainbridge Island. Just a five-minute walk to downtown Winslow, the community is aptly situated to enjoy both the urban and rural pleasures. Although still under construction, the project]]> Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island Grow Community, Davis Studio Architecture Design, one planet community, net zero community, net zero house, bainbridge island


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]]> http://inhabitat.com/grow-community-is-a-prefab-net-zero-housing-development-on-bainbridge-island/feed/ 1 San Francisco Exploratorium Announces Move to New Net-Zero Energy Facility at Pier 15 http://inhabitat.com/san-francisco-exploratorium-announces-move-to-new-net-zero-energy-facility-at-pier-15/ http://inhabitat.com/san-francisco-exploratorium-announces-move-to-new-net-zero-energy-facility-at-pier-15/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:24:10 +0000 Mark Boyer http://inhabitat.com/?p=438669
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]]> http://inhabitat.com/san-francisco-exploratorium-announces-move-to-new-net-zero-energy-facility-at-pier-15/feed/ 0 Nomura’s UK Headquarters is London’s First Carbon Neutral Building http://inhabitat.com/nomuras-uk-headquarters-is-londons-first-carbon-neutral-building/ http://inhabitat.com/nomuras-uk-headquarters-is-londons-first-carbon-neutral-building/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:00:08 +0000 Bridgette Meinhold http://inhabitat.com/?p=433507
Nomura's office is built on the site of a former project that makes use of 30% of the existing infrastructure as a way to reduce impact, resources and costs. The project also increased public space along the river by 30% and includes a new accessible bridge]]> Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power Nomura Headquarters, Fletcher Priest Architects, carbon neutral building, net zero, zero energy, london, solar power


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