Lafarge Hands over Keys to First NetZero Precast Concrete Homes
Lafarge has made homeownership possible for two hard-working Edmonton families through Habitat for Humanity. Partnering with Stantec to design the first NetZero energy precast concrete homes in North America, the team has targeted LEED Platinum certification. Representatives from Lafarge and Stantec had the honor today of presenting keys to the recipient Habitat families.
Building with precast concrete allows the homes to benefit from significant thermal mass. For the next two years the homes' energy performance will be monitored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to determine if the high-efficiency design delivers on an operational basis. Learnings from all stages of the project will be incorporated in other sustainable residential solutions.