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Integrating net-zero energy and high-performance green building technologies into contemporary housing in a cold climate
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Books/Printed Material |
|---|---|
| Author | Knaebe, Mark Yoklic, Martin. |
| Temporal Coverage | 2010 |
| Abstract | The objectives of this research project are (1) to show how the sustainable resources of forest biomass, solar energy, harvested rainwater, and small-diameter logs can be integrated to a system that provides most or all of the energy and water needs of a typical cold climate residential household, and (2) to effectively interpret the results and convey the sustainable potential to the public. This project validates that (1) the combination of the BioMax® wood-pellet energy system (5 kW peak) with grid interconnected solar energy via photovoltaics (4 kW) can provide the majority of the power needs for a residential unit in a cold climate; (2) rainwater can be stored in a 2,500-gallon cistern and reliably filtered and disinfected for potable use; (3) systems to product and save energy and water are safe and reliable; and (4) these technologies are available and work well in cold climates similar to the project's location in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. |
| Page Count | 13 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, |
| Publisher Place | Madison, Wis. |
| Part of Series | Catalog |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Design and Construction Ecological Houses |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Ecological houses--Design and construction |
| Subject Domain (in LCC) | TH4860 .Y64 2010 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Book |
