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Linda Reeder’s book comes along at an exciting time—building design professionals have committed to achieving net zero energy in their projects but need to know more about how to design for it. Reeder presents detailed case studies of projects that cover a range of building types, sizes and geographic locations, and all have been measured to perform at net zero energy or better. Her practical and readable study is a clear and solid contribution to the literature of change we need to build a clean energy future.
Edward Mazria, Founder and CEO of Architecture 2030
Net Zero Energy Buildings provides a broad look at the current state of the net zero energy building movement. Linda Reeder highlights all the seminal early-21st-century net zero projects, from new large office buildings, historic retrofits, to K-12 schools across a range of climate zones in the US. Not only does Reeder provide 18 case studies to show cost effective and mainstream net zero projects in operations, but she also provides unique insights into common best practices critical for any owner or designer looking to go net zero in their next project.
Shanti Pless, Senior Research Engineer, NREL
Net Zero Energy Buildings provides exactly the kind of information designers, builders, and building owners need today: detailed, technical information on how net-zero-energy performance is being achieved in state-of-the-art buildings. The 18 inspiring projects that Linda Reeder profiles here are reshaping our understanding of what is possible in creating green, sustainable buildings that will help us achieve a carbon-neutral future. This superb book adds immeasurably to the literature on net-zero-energy buildings.
Alex Wilson, President, Resilient Design Institute
"…illustrates the potential for renewable energies integrated into building design as applicable to the building site climatic zone, and the solar, wind, and other temperature variables of typical US sites."
Building Engineer, March 2017
Table of Contents
Introduction Part I: Office Buildings 1. Bullitt Center 2. DPR Construction Phoenix Regional Office 3. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Research Support Facility 4. Packard Foundation Headquarters 5. Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Part II: Educational and Community Buildings 6. Berkeley West Branch Public Library 7. Bosarge Family Education Center 8. Center for Sustainable Landscapes 9. Hood River Middle School Music and Science Building 10. Lady Bird Johnson Middle School 11. Locust Trace AgriCenter Academic Building 12. Painters Hall Community Center Part III: Retail 13. TD Bank Cypress Creek Branch 14. Walgreens in Evanston Part IV: Production Homes and Multi-Family Housing 15. Camp Lejeune Midway Park Duplex 16. Eco-Village Community 17. zHome Townhomes 18. Paisano Green Community Public Housing Part V: Lessons Learned 19. Shared Lessons for Future Net Zero Energy Projects
