Net Zero Energy Building Design and Construction

Presented by Eric Doub, EcoSmart Homes

This training is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW continuing education credits for architects and up to 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers.

Agenda

What Is (and Is Not) Net-Zero

What a net-zero energy building is not
- Net-zero is not a certification or a designation
- Net-zero is not carbon-neutral

What it is: understanding different types of net-zero buildings
- Defining net-zero buildings
- Embracing net-zero philosophy

Benefiting from the Experiences of Others:
- Reviewing Completed Projects and Setting Goals
- Finding comparable national (and local) case studies
- Choosing a net-zero definition
- Setting specific, measurable goals

Doing the Groundwork for a Net-Zero Project
- Assembling the building team
- Selecting the right site
- Adopting a whole-building design approach
- Conducting a design charrette
- Developing an energy model/using simulation software

Designing and Constructing a Net-Zero Building

Learning from the past: tried and true “low tech” design strategies
- Building size and shape
- Siting and orientation
- Envelope materials
- Daylighting and shading
- Ventilation

Choosing energy-efficient building materials and
construction techniques

Selecting mechanical systems
- HVAC systems
- Water conservation and heating
- Energy-efficient lighting

Commissioning the net-zero building

Integrating Renewable Energy Systems

Considering renewable energy options
- Solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, wind, geothermal

Quantifying the costs and benefits

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