TheNetPositiveStudio researches,designs, and builds affordable,netzerohomes. Our process works with non-profits to realizehomesthat use advanced tools, thoughtfuldesign, and innovative construction to show hownetzerohomescan also be affordable.
Netpositivehomedesigncreateshomesthat produce more cleanenergythan they consume over the course of a year. Unlikenet-zerohomesthat simply break even onenergyuse,net-positivehomesgenerate a significant surplus of renewableenergy- enough to power electric vehicles, sell back to the grid, or support otherenergyneeds.
Thehomefeatures a 32 kW DC-capacity photovoltaic array comprising Tesla solar shingles, a 13.5 kWh Tesla Powerwall, an integrated SPAN smart electrical panel, a Zehnderenergy-recovery ventilator (ERV), and an air-to-water heat pump that connects to in-floor hydronic loops for ambient heating and cooling.
NetPositiveDesignis adesignphilosophy that aims to create buildings that produce moreenergythan they consume, collect and reuse more water than they discharge, and promote occupant health and well-being while minimizing waste and environmental harm.
The concept is simple: anetpositiveclassification means that a completedhomeproduces moreenergythan it consumes. Achievingnetpositiveis less simple. That's why builders like Jordan Goldman, Engineering Principal at ZeroEnergyDesign, are working to introduce a burgeoningnetpositivemovement to the residential construction industry.
Here are some essential aspects to consider when designing and building anetpositivehome:EnergyEfficiency: Achievingenergyefficiency is crucial innetpositivehomes. This includes incorporatingenergy-efficient materials, appliances, and systems such as high-performance insulation, LED lighting, andEnergyStar-rated appliances.
THE INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE ISSUES A CHALLENGE: TO ALLDESIGNPROFESSIONALS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING OWNERS to radically transform the way we create the built environment and eliminate any negative impact on global health.
