October 2015
Getting to Zero: Preparing for Net Zero
The first session of a four-part comprehensive educational series, Getting to Zero: Preparing for Net Zero delves into the next target of the 2030 Challenge—70% reduction—and beyond. Participants will explore both the technical skills and cross-disciplinary approaches essential for the planning, design, regulations, financing, and operations of net zero energy buildings. Session 1 will explore our current state and the direction we are headed with net zero energy. This session will cover the support and opposition from key stakeholders, the…
Getting to Zero: Design for Net Zero
The second session of a four-part comprehensive educational series, Getting to Zero: Design for Net Zero delves into the next target of the 2030 Challenge—70% reduction—and beyond. Participants will explore both the technical skills and cross-disciplinary approaches essential for the planning, design, regulations, financing, and operations of net zero energy buildings. Session 2 will explore our current toolkit for net zero design, including envelopes and mechanical lightning to occupant comfort and well-being. This session will also delve into plug-in loads…
November 2015
Getting to Zero: Operations for Net Zero
The third session of a four-part comprehensive educational series, Getting to Zero: Operations for Net Zero delves into the next target of the 2030 Challenge—70% reduction—and beyond. Participants will explore both the technical skills and cross-disciplinary approaches essential for the planning, design, regulations, financing, and operations of net zero energy buildings. Session 3 will explore the hand-off from the design/construction team to the owner/operator team and how the effective net zero building operates in reality. The session focus will on user…
December 2015
Getting to Zero: Financing & Regulations for Net Zero
The last session of a four-part comprehensive educational series, Getting to Zero: Financing & Regulations for Net Zero delves into the next target of the 2030 Challenge—70% reduction—and beyond. Participants will explore both the technical skills and cross-disciplinary approaches essential for the planning, design, regulations and financing, and operations of net zero energy buildings. Session 4 will explore the value of high-efficiency buildings, the role of the lenders and appraisers in net zero buildings, and the dependability of the return on…
