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Featured Architecture Project
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ST THOMAS RESIDENCE | US VIRGIN ISLANDS
The site resides within the secluded Preserve at Botany Bay, sloping over two hundred feet from the access road down to the ocean. The driveway, with entry gate reading "Life's a Beach", leads to an autocourt in front of the garage with caretakers' apartment above.
The architecture of the main house is delineated by both form and material pallet, a wood panel system and white stucco, paired with richly colored native vegetation and slate-clad site walls.
Currently under construction, the high performance home features a comprehensive automation system, remotely deployable hurricane shutters, and superb energy performance.
MORE | PROJECT SUMMARY
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Building Energy Presentation
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ZED's Stephanie Horowitz AIA and Jordan Goldman will be presenting at the 2012 Building Energy convention, in Track 3 - The Boston Society of Architects Residential Track.
SESSION:
The Calculated Path to Zero Energy
An architect and an engineer will discuss the collaborative design process and outcomes for two projects, both super-insulated high performance homes; one currently in design (new construction) and one completed (deep energy retrofit). The common theme is the use of energy analysis during the design process in order to achieve the desired combination of aesthetics and performance. The session will focus on energy modeling and its influence on construction details and systems in high performance buildings systems, including actual energy use information at a granular level. The projects address both traditional design in existing construction and contemporary design in new construction.
TIME:
Thursday March 8 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM
LOCATION:
Seaport World Trade Center, Boston MA
MORE | NESEA BUILDING ENERGY CONVENTION
MORE | FREE TRADESHOW FLOOR PASS (Thursday March 8 only)
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Cape Cod Affordable Housing Focus
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The Cape and Islands Network, a Boston Society of Architects local chapter, has organized an event focusing on affordable housing issues on Cape Cod. ZED's Adam Prince will be one of several presenters in a Pecha Kucha formatted evening (multiple presenters with 20 slides each at 20 seconds per slide). Adam will present on relevant residential certification options currently in the marketplace.
TIME:
Tuesday March 13 | 6:00 - 8:00PM
LOCATION:
Shepley Showcase, 75 Ben Franklin Way, Hyannis MA
MORE | EVENT SUMMARY AND PRESENTER LIST
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Zero Energy Buildings Report
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Residential and commercial zero energy buildings are both covered in a new report by Pike Research. According to Pike, worldwide revenue from zero energy buildings will grow rapidly over the next two decades, reaching almost $690 billion by 2020 and nearly $1.3 trillion by 2035.
MORE | REPORT SUMMARY
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Buildipedia's Green Home of the Month
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ZED's English Residence recently garnered Buildipedia's Green Home of the Month.
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