Net Zero | Walls & Ceilings

New Partnership Aims to Accelerate Net Zero Buildings Worldwide

April 2, 2021

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development and New Buildings Institute have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the organizations’ relationship.

Carrier Donates High Efficiency Home Comfort Systems for Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County’s First Net Zero Homes

Carrier and three factory authorized dealers will provide three different systems to achieve high efficiency heating and cooling.

July 18, 2018

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To celebrate the 116th anniversary of the invention of modern air conditioning, Carrier is donating dozens of heating and cooling systems to Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project

What Direction is Sustainable Building Headed?

In Kentucky, a school becomes one of the first to be net-zero utilizing ICFs.

May 3, 2018

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The Richardsville Elementary School was recently the first net-zero insulated concrete form school in the U.S. Warren County School district.

Nature Center Achieves Zero Net Energy

February 26, 2018

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The design for Sarasota's Audubon Nature Center has earned Zero Net Energy Building Certification from the New Buildings Institute.

Kingspan wins Smart Energy Decisions Award

February 6, 2018

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Kingspan has been named a winner in the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards for its Net Zero Energy program.

Gauging the Seasonal Efficiency of Air-Source Heat Pumps

Daniel Overbey

February 23, 2015

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Recently, I was working on an energy model for a high-performance housing prototype.

Kingspan Wins Green Product Award

January 16, 2015

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Kingspan was honored with the 2014 Green Product Award at the 34th annual Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) awards.

Net-Zero Energy Home Marries Style with Sustainability

Energy-efficient materials for roofing and walls don’t have to lack flair and local flavor.

December 15, 2014

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Constructing its first ever net-zero energy house was not without challenges for Marc Rutenberg Homes, as the Florida-based luxury builder was intent on using sustainable materials that could garner the project a LEED Platinum certification and yet also remain true to the elegant Mediterranean aesthetic for which the company is known.