Project 03_ZERO-NET ENERGY/WATER BOSTON: DESIGN
During my investigation of sustainable design sites strategies I was able to find several viable options that could be integrated into the design and creating a net-zero building. Because this research has been done during the design phase of the building I have found it fairly simple to begin fully integrating and testing these ideas into the construction and envelope of the building. With an intent to develop an 81% efficient building envelope, I believe that constructing the exterior wall out of structural insulated panels (SIP), green walls, high performance glazing and operable louvers would help reach this goal. SIPs are built to keep convection and air leakage from occurring which allow the building interior temperatures to be maintained without the an influence from the exterior environment that surrounds the building. Green wall act very similar to a SIP but main goal is keep the building cool, improve air quality and acting as a noise barrier. High performance glazing made ...
