The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (793 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160358448X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Maclay Architects’ projects range from single-family residences to multifamily residential, commercial, and institutional projects.Maclay has a BA from Williams College and a master of architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Maclay Architects is located in Waitsfield, Vermont.. Maclay committed to using renewable energy to create a nonfossil-fuel-based future in 1970. Bill Maclay, founder and president of Maclay Architects, has been a
In The New Net Zero, sustainable architect Bill Maclay charts the path for designers and builders interested in exploring green design’s new frontier net-zero-energy structures that produce as much energy as they consume and are carbon neutral. In a nation where traditional buildings use roughly 40 percent of the total fossil energy, the interest in net-zero building is growing enormously–among both designers interested in addressing climate change and consumers interested in energy efficiency and long-term savings. Maclay, an award-winning net-zero designer whose buildings have achieved high-performance goals at affordable costs, makes the case for a net-zero future; explains net-zero building metrics, integrated design practices, and renewable energy options; and shares his lessons learned on net-zero teambuilding.Designers and builders will find a wealth of state-of-the-art information on such
Bill is a great sage of the net zero energy movement, and his wisdom comes through on every page. Immensely practical, thorough, and technologically comprehensive: it is a masterful job.”--John Todd, founder, John Todd Ecological Designs"The New Net Zero is a thorough philosophical and technical rendering of the subject. This book completely demystifies how to get to net zero and shows what thoughtful, integrated design can accomplish on a wide range of building types. This is a unique book in showing that net zero is readily achievable with today’s technology. These buildings save money over fossil-fuel buildings and can be (are) beautiful and healthy. The question is whether we have the will—and the power of these images may go some ways toward creating that precious resource.”--Bill McKibben, founder, 350; author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet
EdB said An Architect's Review. As an Architect with An Architect's Review As an Architect with 30 years experience in both Commercial and Residential Design & Construction, I purchased this book to upgrade my knowledge of the New Net Zero technologies. I found this book to be extremely informative for the EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL who can read and understand construction drawings. The book describes the new tech. 0 years experience in both Commercial and Residential Design & Construction, I purchased this book to upgrade my knowledge of the New Net Zero technologies. I found this book to be extremely informative for the EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL who can read and understand construction drawings. The book describes the new tech. The New Net Zero sets a new high watermark for depth, clarity, illustration quality, and sound design and science. Jonathan Wright As a veteran Builder with 41 years in the industry, I have found this book detailed, thorough, beautiful and inspiring. The building sections and analysis are clear and balenced, and the presentation of everything from the math and science to the art and trades is comprehensive. I recommend this for those seeking a deep look, starting out. Beautiful and informative When I first saw the book's listing on Amazon, I balked at the price. Once you see the quality and content of this book, however, you'll see that it's well worth it.Most of the book is centered around case studies. Beautiful diagrams and photography are coupled with cold, hard data and provide a great foundation for educating yourself on