The new podcast hosted by Nirmal Kishnani How to design a net zero energy building: proven strategies that work was just released:
From energy budgets to climate-specific strategies, designing a net zero energy building is a puzzle with countless moving pieces. This episode reveals how to turn overwhelming complexity into possibility.
Buildings account for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making net zero design critical for a sustainable future. Every detail, from the orientation of windows to the integration of renewables, carries the potential to reduce our carbon footprint.
And yet, it’s not only about emissions or energy bills. Net zero energy buildings represent a shift in how we think about architecture, challenging designers to create spaces that are also resilient, comfortable, and inspiring.
Episode outline
00:00:40 Net zero energy buildings
00:00:44 “The net zero energy building market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of around 30 to 40% from 2023 to 2030.”
00:04:41 “Success on the energy front is contingent on success in achieving comfort for the occupants…”
00:05:08 “To say that we all need 24 degrees centigrade all the time is a gross oversimplification.”
00:06:54 Avasara Academy
00:05:08 “What’s remarkable about Avasara is its reliance on basic principles of thermodynamics.”
00:07:13 “…the most effective solutions are often low-cost and locally sourced…”
00:08:52 Powerhouse Telemark
00:09:38 “Each angle was precisely calculated to serve the building’s ambitious energy goals.”
00:10:00 “…the building also boasts a yearly reduction of energy consumption of about 70% compared to similar new offices in the country.”
00:10:58 The Edge
00:11:08 “It’s a showcase for how real-time data can be channelled into the day-to-day operations of a building through deep integration…”
00:12:52 “The Edge uses real-time occupancy data to match each employee with the perfect workspace for their needs.”