--- product_id: 1621384 title: "The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future" price: "€ 236.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1621384-the-new-net-zero-leading-edge-design-and-construction-homes store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future **Price:** € 236.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future - **How much does it cost?** € 236.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1621384-the-new-net-zero-leading-edge-design-and-construction-homes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The new threshold for green building is not just low energy, it’s net-zero energy. In The New Net Zero , sustainable architect Bill Maclay charts the path for designers and builders interested in exploring green design’s new frontier net-zero-energy structures that produce as much energy as they consume and are carbon neutral. In a nation where traditional buildings use roughly 40 percent of the total fossil energy, the interest in net-zero building is growing enormously–among both designers interested in addressing climate change and consumers interested in energy efficiency and long-term savings. Maclay, an award-winning net-zero designer whose buildings have achieved high-performance goals at affordable costs, makes the case for a net-zero future; explains net-zero building metrics, integrated design practices, and renewable energy options; and shares his lessons learned on net-zero teambuilding. Designers and builders will find a wealth of state-of-the-art information on such considerations as air, water, and vapor barriers; embodied energy; residential and commercial net-zero standards; monitoring and commissioning; insulation options; costs; and more. The comprehensive overview is accompanied by several case studies, which include institutional buildings, commercial projects, and residences. Both new-building and renovation projects are covered in detail. The New Net Zero is geared toward professionals exploring net-zero design, but also suitable for nonprofessionals seeking ideas and strategies on net-zero options that are beautiful and renewably powered. Review: Beautiful and informative - When I first saw the book's listing on desertcart, I balked at the price. Once you see the quality and content of this book, however, you'll see that it's well worth it. Most of the book is centered around case studies. Beautiful diagrams and photography are coupled with cold, hard data and provide a great foundation for educating yourself on energy efficient home building strategies. I especially like the author's acknowledgment that ROI is important. Just because you can do net-zero doesn't mean it's awesome cost effective. There is a balance. This is a great book for established builders and architects, as well as laypeople just interested in the field. Review: a lot of meat to it - This is a really big and heavy book. Good value by the lb. Could get someone an assault with a deadly weapon charge in the wrong hands. It's got a lot of valuable information and diagrams, compared to Pretty Good House which is much lighter. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,061,694 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #628 in Sustainability & Green Design #1,605 in Residential Architecture #2,523 in Home Design & Construction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 64 Reviews | ## Images ![The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+rHVXTBEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and informative *by R***Y on December 14, 2015* When I first saw the book's listing on Amazon, I balked at the price. Once you see the quality and content of this book, however, you'll see that it's well worth it. Most of the book is centered around case studies. Beautiful diagrams and photography are coupled with cold, hard data and provide a great foundation for educating yourself on energy efficient home building strategies. I especially like the author's acknowledgment that ROI is important. Just because you can do net-zero doesn't mean it's awesome cost effective. There is a balance. This is a great book for established builders and architects, as well as laypeople just interested in the field. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a lot of meat to it *by S***G on September 21, 2024* This is a really big and heavy book. Good value by the lb. Could get someone an assault with a deadly weapon charge in the wrong hands. It's got a lot of valuable information and diagrams, compared to Pretty Good House which is much lighter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The New Net Zero sets a new high watermark for depth, clarity, illustration quality, and sound design and science. *by J***W on August 3, 2014* As a veteran Builder with 41 years in the industry, I have found this book detailed, thorough, beautiful and inspiring. The building sections and analysis are clear and balenced, and the presentation of everything from the math and science to the art and trades is comprehensive. I recommend this for those seeking a deep look, starting out, taking the pulse of progress, and those lookign for refreshment and updating: architcts, planners, builders, developers, instituitonal managers. Jonathan A. Wright. 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