Designing for Net Positive Energy and Water
Learn to move projects towards regenerative designs that operate within the carrying capacity of sites.
Description:
Net positive design is one of the frontiers of sustainable architecture in the 21st century. Instead of simply breaking even, net positive buildings contribute a measurable benefit to their environments.
In this course, you'll hear from architects who are designing net positive energy and net-zero water systems for a 16,000 sq. ft., two-story campus building. Join us to gain a greater understanding of:
- The performance goals and philosophy behind net positive design
- Design concept and construction details behind energy systems
- All aspects of water systems, including rainwater collection, filtration, composting, greywater treatment, and stormwater management
- The regulatory and permitting processes
Learning objectives
- Explain the philosophy of net positive, regenerative design.
- Integrate energy and water systems thinking into your design process.
- Choose from a range of strategic approaches to net positive energy, and identify the appropriate technical solutions to support the approach.
- Summarize the global demands of water as a resource, explain to their clients why water should be conserved, and outline the components of a closed-loop water system.
1.00 LU
- HSW
- GBCI
- RIBA
Instructors
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Jason Forney
AIA LEED APPrincipal | Bruner/Cott & Associates
Jason Forney is a Principal with Bruner/Cott Architects in Cambridge, MA. He specializes in the... -
Jason Jewhurst
AIASenior Associate | Bruner/Cott & Associates
Jason Jewhurst is a Senior Associate at Bruner/Cott Architects & Planners, Cambridge...