Toward a Living Future: Net-Zero Energy Buildings

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Based on the iving Building Challenge rating system

o validate that a building is et ero nergy based on performance

romotes exceptional energy conservation first and then on-site renewables


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A et ero nergy Building is proofthat it is possible to live within our

means.

Certification verifies the building is truly operating as claimed, harnessing energy

from the sun, wind or earth to exceed net annual demand. ts one thing to say a

building is zero energy; its another thing to prove it.


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5equirements for Certification


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0 imits to rowthBuildings may only be built on greyfields or brownfields

previously developed sites that are not classified as

sensitive ecological habitats.


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0 et ero nergyne hundred percent of the buildings energy needs

must be supplied by onsite renewable energy on a net

annual basis.


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. 00% of the buildings energy needs on a net annual basis must be supplied by

on-site renewable energy.

. enewable energy is defined as passive solar, photovoltaics, solar thermal, windturbines, water-powered micro-turbines, geothermal or fuel cells powered by

hydrogen generated from renewably powered electrolysis. uclear energy is not

an acceptable option.

. he system may be grid-tied or off the grid. o combustion is allowed, and

Cs are not recognized options.

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0 ights to aturehe building may not block access to, nor diminish the

quality of fresh air, sunlight, and natural waterways to

any member of society or adjacent developments.


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04 Beauty and pirithe building must contain design features intended

solely for human delight and the celebration of culture,

spirit, and place appropriate to its function.


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05 nspiration ducationducational materials about the performance and operation

of the building must be provided to the public to share

successful solutions and to motivate others to make change.


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Certification is based on actual performance, rather than modeled or

anticipated performance.

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Architect: arr Associates


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