Zero-energy
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about zero-energy
Project • By FAKRO • Residential Landscape
Groevenbeek Noord
A modern zero-energy housing estate in Ermelo, Netherlands is a wallet-friendly project of 6 buildings. It supports very important trends of smart solutions and the care for natural environment.
Zero-energy buildings
Well insulated buildings with photovoltaics covering almost entire south areas of the roofs make the housing estate self-sufficient. Energy-efficient roof windows, bring light to the interiors and help with maintaining the right temperature in the rooms during the coldest and the hottest periods of the year. Smart home systems help the users controlling the living-friendly atmosphere in all of the 39 apartments. There is also a great benefit for the natural environment because solar-powered buildings do not emit polluta... More
Project • By Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US • Housing
Zero-Energy-Ready Home
What would it be like to never pay a power bill again? Mark Kuntz, chief executive officer, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), is well on his way to finding out. With a passion for high-performance building, Kuntz decided to put his knowledge to the test after buying an 11-acre property in Monroe, Georgia.
“Our goals for the home were threefold: We wanted to build a house that would consume zero energy, incur no debt and utilize materials that are long life and relatively maintenance free,” explained Kuntz. An advocate for the technology and assured of its performance, Kuntz utilized Mitsubishi Electric’s Zoned Comfort Solutions® for his new, low-load, energy-efficient and healthy home.
While the house... More