Zero Energy Housing

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Zero Energy Housing
Carsen Banister
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Solar Energy Cottage

• Improved airtight sealing
• Low flow showers and sinks
• High efficiency Argon gas filled windows
• CFL increases efficiency by 45
• Recycled carpet with low VOC

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Tucson ZEH

• Consumes 4kWh/ft² on average
• Solid masonry construction
• R-14 insulation, with R-38 in ceiling
• High efficiency lights, appliances, heating, a/c
• Reflective roof
• 4kW photovoltaic, two 2500W inverters