A new multifamily residential demonstration that uses zero net energy is being built in Issaquah, Washington. The 10-unit townhome community uses smart design and cutting-edge technologies to radically reduce its environmental impacts. Called "zHome," the development will show that it is possible to build affordable multifamily homes that use zero net energy, 70% less water, emit zero net carbon emissions, have clean indoor air and use only low-toxicity materials. Read more:
http://news.wsu.edu/pages/publications.asp?Action=Detail&PublicationID=25749&TypeID=1Article courtesy of Smart Growth Online
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