By Ryan Duffy, Communications Fellow
Well, you’re in luck! Next Tuesday, the 23rd, USGBC MA will present a seminar to learn design strategies and guidelines to aid you in creating your Net Zero Energy projects.
The facility at hand is designed and constructed to zero net energy by massive load reduction coupled with roof mounted solar photovoltaics, all of which will be detailed in the seminar.
AGENDA:
- Welcome and introductions with USGBC MA Chapter member Conor McGuire
- Net Zero Energy design and construction strategies and guidelines for ANY project.
- Detailed specifics about the MA Fisheries & Wildlife project.
- Interactive Q & A Session. Your understanding is the paramount goal of the session! Come with questions!
- Building tour including access to areas not available to the public (upper offices, mechanical rooms, etc.)
- Regroup, final questions, wrap-up conclusions
The facility achieves zero net energy through solar photovoltaics and innovative mechanical systems as well as building envelope quality and reduction of all energy loads through building management.
The building features a very efficient envelope with triple glazed curtainwall and metal windows as well as structural insulated panels. It has been oriented to optimize production from the rooftop photovoltaic panels while minimizing heating and cooling energy use.
Project Features:
- LEED Platinum certification
- Modeled EUI: 26.3 kBtu/sqft/yr
- All electric based primary systems
- Heating & Cooling separated from Ventilation Air
- Radiant heating and cooling
- Mechanically assisted natural ventilation
- Solar Heat Gain Control- window:wall ratio, placement, shading, type
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Photovoltaic panels all roof mounted
- Mechanically assisted natural ventilation
- Heat recovery
- Native plant species serving as educational gateway to 1000 acre wildlife management lands
Work in Progress:
LEED GBCI Credential Maintence
The tour is eligible for LEED CEUs through the self-reporting function at the USGBC.ORG website. See page 2 for instructions.
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