The USGBC and the ACC announced a new initiative designed to ensure the use of sustainable and environmentally protective products in buildings by applying technical and science-based approaches of the LEED Green building program.
Increasing energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to conserve energy, lower costs, and advance energy security, which is why it is a critical pillar of the committee's Architecture of Abundance energy plan.
Designed by KTGY and built by Garbett Homes, The Zero Home is located in the master-planned community of Rosecrest in Herriman in Garbett Homes' Bellasol community.
The DOE announced it will fund up to $14 million in 15 research and development projects to support technologies that will contribute to advancing early-stage, breakthrough energy-efficient solutions for buildings and homes.
Implementing numerous green building practices, the ABC Green Home 2.0 will continue its high-performance themes brought to life by the original project.