ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

ThPM 10 - Different Paths to New Low Energy Homes

Thursday, April 10, 2008 · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Low energy housing promises to provide fascination and relevance as the term “carbon neutrality” and “net zero energy” become part of our everyday language. Explore approaches from different climates in the US and Canada for achieving low energy homes. Learn from case studies and examine the systems used to achieve and verify performance. DOE’s Zero Energy Homes, CMHC’s Equilibrium program and the US Passiv Haus (Passive House) experiences will be represented.

By attending this session, participants will

Recognize how design is impacted by specific loads and climate
Have the opportunity to discuss technical and process aspects of low energy homes
Glean insight from case studies, lessons learned, and different approaches to achieving low energy new homes

Keyword(s): building tightness, energy efficient, measured results, mechanical ventilation, net zero energy, new construction, performance, plug loads, renewables, super insulation, windows, zero energy
Type: Short-Course
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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