Book description
Conveniently organized and packed with robust technical content and
clear explanations of key principles
Written by an architect who is the director of sustainability at a
global architecture firm, Net Zero Energy Design is a practical
guide for architects and related construction professionals who want
to design and build net zero energy commercial architecture. It offers
no-nonsense strategies, step-by-step technical analysis, and valuable
examples, in addition to developed case studies. With a focus on
application in a variety of building types and scales, the book also
develops a broad-based understanding of all the integrated principles
involved in achieving net zero energy.
This book is an indispensable resource for anyone venturing into net
zero energy design, construction, and operation, and it also serves as
an excellent resource on a variety of sustainable design topics.
Important features include:
- Organization based upon the commercial building delivery process
- Robust technical content for use in actual project applications
- Analysis examples that demonstrate key technical principles
- Plenty of design data for use as a valuable design resource
- Abundant and sophisticated information graphics and color
illustrations and photographs
- A distinct design focus on the content that inspires adoption of
principles into projects
TOM HOOTMAN, AIA LEED AP BD + C, is an architect and the
Director of Sustainability at RNL, a global design firm specializing
in sustainable design for the built environment. Hootman provides
leadership and guidance to RNL's sustainable project work, design
standards, staff education, research, and outreach. Tom has worked on
several net zero energy design projects, including the NREL Research
Support Facility.
