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      ZERO NET ENERGY TEST HOUSE

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      , AIA, LEED-AP 1 , , P.E., Ph.D. 2 , , Ph.D., LEED-AP 3 , , Ph.D. 4
      Journal of Green Building
      College Publishing
      residential, energy, efficiency, sustainability, LEED

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          INTRODUCTION

          This paper describes the first phase of a residential research program to reduce the impact of new construction on the environment through research and education using a Zero Net Energy Test House as a framework. Containing four bedrooms, three and a half baths, the 1,800 square foot house, 1,000 square foot basement, is located in Omaha, Nebraska. It is being used to validate several research projects and provides a platform for applications research of a number of technological advances. Laminated photovoltaic solar panels, a wind turbine, and an occupant monitoring energy control system are some of the sustainable design innovations incorporated. Sustainable features are described that detail the application for LEED Platinum certification. Integrated into several University of Nebraska courses, the house has reached more than 200 students in the past year. Interdisciplinary teaching has involved design, construction, research, monitoring and energy analysis. Education opportunities have reached K–12 students, industry professionals, and public through tours and presentations.

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                Author and article information

                Journal
                jgrb
                Journal of Green Building
                College Publishing
                1552-6100
                1943-4618
                1943-4618
                Spring 2011
                : 6
                : 2
                : 36-48
                Author notes

                1, 2, 3, 4University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, corresponding author themsath@ 123456unlnotes.unl.edu .

                Article
                jgb.6.2.36
                10.3992/jgb.6.2.36
                a40a685d-f5f6-4067-84af-d0d302d8bfa6
                ©2011 by College Publishing. All rights reserved.
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                Pages: 13
                Categories
                INDUSTRY CORNER

                Urban design & Planning,Civil engineering,Environmental management, Policy & Planning,Architecture,Environmental engineering
                energy,sustainability,residential,efficiency,LEED

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