ACI Home Performance Conference 2007

MAM 17 - Different Paths to Low Energy Homes: How Low Can You Go?

Monday, April 23, 2007 · 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Low energy housing promises to provide fascination and relevance as the term “carbon neutrality” becomes a part of our everyday language. Explore approaches from different climates for achieving low energy homes in new construction. Case studies and / or measured results will examine the systems used to achieve and verify performance. Zero Energy Homes and the German Passivhaus (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 and different approaches to achieving low energy homes

Keyword(s): building tightness, energy efficient, measured results, mechanical ventilation, net zero energy, new construction, Passive House, performance, plug loads, renewables, super insulation, windows, zero energy
Type: Half-Day
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Ohio Residential Building Inspector Ohio Residential Building Officials Ohio Residential Plan Examiner

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