Taking conservation to heart.

Author(s) : SOUZA P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

For schools in drought-stricken areas, net zero energy and water strategies help future-proof against utility rate hikes. But, the price tag for net zero can be too high for school budgets. Fortunately, a library project at Sacred Heart School in northern California illustrates that it is possible to deliver a net zero energy building within a conventional budget while teaching kids about the value of conserving resources.

Details

  • Original title: Taking conservation to heart.
  • Record ID : 30020106
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: High Performing Buildings - vol. 9 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2016

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