Innovative Design and Construction of a Net-Zero Energy and Solar-Powered House
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Event Website
https://source2022.sched.com/
Start Date
18-5-2022
End Date
18-5-2022
Keywords
Sustainability, Net-zero Energy, Weather-Resistant
Abstract
The construction industry accounts for 38% of CO2 emissions and generates 600 million tons of debris in the United States in 2018. Although there are many initiatives and advocates for sustainable practices and renewable energy, the destructive impact of construction activities remains a challenge. This paper investigates the design and construction of net-zero energy and solar-powered house in Ellensburg, Washington, United States. The project is a part of a national collegiate competition named Solar Decathlon Build Challenge, organized by the United States Department of Energy. The innovative design will be evaluated in ten contests: architecture, engineering, innovation, energy, water, health and comfort, home life, appliances, communications, and market potential. The contribution to the body of knowledge is 1) innovative design practices in the net-zero energy and solar-power house and 2) reflection and lessons learned on the design tradeoff that increase the affordability and constructability. The project will be locally built in Ellensburg, Washington, United States.
Recommended Citation
Calva-Acevedo, Dilan; Moreno, Joel; Nguyen, Huy; and Nygren, Kyler, "Innovative Design and Construction of a Net-Zero Energy and Solar-Powered House" (2022). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 9.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/CEPS/9
Department/Program
Construction Management
Additional Mentoring Department
Construction Management
Additional Mentoring Department
Funding from Central Faculty-Student Provost Research Grants
Innovative Design and Construction of a Net-Zero Energy and Solar-Powered House
The construction industry accounts for 38% of CO2 emissions and generates 600 million tons of debris in the United States in 2018. Although there are many initiatives and advocates for sustainable practices and renewable energy, the destructive impact of construction activities remains a challenge. This paper investigates the design and construction of net-zero energy and solar-powered house in Ellensburg, Washington, United States. The project is a part of a national collegiate competition named Solar Decathlon Build Challenge, organized by the United States Department of Energy. The innovative design will be evaluated in ten contests: architecture, engineering, innovation, energy, water, health and comfort, home life, appliances, communications, and market potential. The contribution to the body of knowledge is 1) innovative design practices in the net-zero energy and solar-power house and 2) reflection and lessons learned on the design tradeoff that increase the affordability and constructability. The project will be locally built in Ellensburg, Washington, United States.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/CEPS/9
Faculty Mentor(s)
Darryl Fuhrman, Hongtao Dang