{"id":24392,"date":"2022-01-10T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T02:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=24392"},"modified":"2021-11-11T14:19:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T06:19:57","slug":"tips-for-designing-a-net-zero-energy-home","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/en\/portfolio-item\/tips-for-designing-a-net-zero-energy-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Designing a Net-Zero Energy Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3nm3dy8-2e0aef0e65cff93d537b42d8d909a853\">\n.avia-section.av-3nm3dy8-2e0aef0e65cff93d537b42d8d909a853{\nbackground-color:#dddddd;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-3nm3dy8-2e0aef0e65cff93d537b42d8d909a853 main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3iltz4g-22a9526c4dd426c9f68ce7f9c49ce38a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3iltz4g-22a9526c4dd426c9f68ce7f9c49ce38a{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3iltz4g-22a9526c4dd426c9f68ce7f9c49ce38a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cgb5rk-bc016ec21adcc7cf46e62ff92bdd38bd\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-cgb5rk-bc016ec21adcc7cf46e62ff92bdd38bd .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-cgb5rk-bc016ec21adcc7cf46e62ff92bdd38bd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">Tips for Designing a Net-Zero Energy Home<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-af9zzn4-553292db21d4c9d2dcc51a7013c8a20e main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-24392'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9wrjd2o-0413743b1f80ed557997846e8ec8ef38\">\n.flex_column.av-9wrjd2o-0413743b1f80ed557997846e8ec8ef38{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9wrjd2o-0413743b1f80ed557997846e8ec8ef38 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_three_fifth  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avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24354 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24354 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-1.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"667\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-3cb6ba809e94ac15464baa40da969c84 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In 2015, we wrote about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.sketchup.com\/article\/sterner-design-daylighting-underground-house-achieving-net-zero-energy-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-internal=\"false\">Iowa Nest<\/a>, a net-zero energy single-family home in rural Iowa. Designed by Carl Sterner of Sterner Design, now with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/solconsults.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-internal=\"false\">Sol Design + Consulting<\/a>, the project combined an optimized form with passive and active design strategies to achieve net-zero energy status and an outstanding annual utility bill of only $24!<\/p>\n<p>Where most designers simply dream, Sterner and his clients have rigorously tracked and compared the performance of his as-built project against his proposals. We\u2019ll recap some high-level design moves and share five learnings from his post-occupancy assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-86p5owg-472b5fba737b93f845274d2e4f1f9b14\">\n.flex_column.av-86p5owg-472b5fba737b93f845274d2e4f1f9b14{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-86p5owg-472b5fba737b93f845274d2e4f1f9b14 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><div  class='hr av-37guymo-fa25da0d15f699f349a5b738ef662186 hr-big  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7r42seo-89d570dee5d293055899ea6876a8e212\">\n.flex_column.av-7r42seo-89d570dee5d293055899ea6876a8e212{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7r42seo-89d570dee5d293055899ea6876a8e212 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6zzjlzk-a9e5b961ef883073e6c01a1c5fd2d4f7\">\n.flex_column.av-6zzjlzk-a9e5b961ef883073e6c01a1c5fd2d4f7{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6zzjlzk-a9e5b961ef883073e6c01a1c5fd2d4f7 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">Project Stats<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6uczxzk-022bd283d4ace93923ff595e971e054c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Project type: net-zero energy target, single-family residential<\/li>\n<li>Location: Iowa, USA<\/li>\n<li>Building type: single-family residence<\/li>\n<li>Floor area\/occupancy: two stories, 2400 sq. ft. living area (plus unconditioned storage and garage)<\/li>\n<li>Project stage &amp; completion date: completed in 2019<\/li>\n<li>Performance baseline: IECC 2012<\/li>\n<li>Performance goal: net-zero energy, good daylighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m57o1c-d167116a85df36109481f77c48d4a5c2\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m57o1c-d167116a85df36109481f77c48d4a5c2 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m57o1c-d167116a85df36109481f77c48d4a5c2 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m57o1c-d167116a85df36109481f77c48d4a5c2 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24384 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24384 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-16.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"667\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The home, post-build. Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5wi3774-6cd67eb6585eeed1390e0032fb7e8254\">\n.flex_column.av-5wi3774-6cd67eb6585eeed1390e0032fb7e8254{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5wi3774-6cd67eb6585eeed1390e0032fb7e8254 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><div  class='hr av-37guymo-fa25da0d15f699f349a5b738ef662186 hr-big  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1wldww-0d73531f3adb042472b31847c0aa4aa5\">\n.flex_column.av-1wldww-0d73531f3adb042472b31847c0aa4aa5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1wldww-0d73531f3adb042472b31847c0aa4aa5 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4u6nzps-bcea42682a60fab1b9f8378d06837056\">\n.flex_column.av-4u6nzps-bcea42682a60fab1b9f8378d06837056{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4u6nzps-bcea42682a60fab1b9f8378d06837056 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">The Design Process<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4fm78xc-11f817e1e8f7c809359975e3b3da6d67 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The firm tested a few different design iterations to achieve its net-zero energy and daylighting goals. First, six forms were modeled in SketchUp and analyzed in\u00a0Sefaira\u00a0with the goal of maintaining at least 200 lux daylighting for 60% of the year in the main living areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3pzq88g-31643dde5e4781cdcaf0dd38cbd74463\">\n.avia-image-container.av-3pzq88g-31643dde5e4781cdcaf0dd38cbd74463 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-3pzq88g-31643dde5e4781cdcaf0dd38cbd74463 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-3pzq88g-31643dde5e4781cdcaf0dd38cbd74463 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24372 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24372 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-10.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"543\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Building form iteration studies modeled in SketchUp and analyzed in Sefaira Daylight Analysis plugin. Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The final design incorporated a narrow plate, compact shape, taller windows, and an interior \u201clight well.\u201d\u00a0 Once the ideal conceptual design was found, the challenge of maintaining a steady, passive temperature in a mixed climate with very cold winters and hot, humid summers was addressed. Eleven design strategies were analyzed using Sefaira, leading to the decision to specify an Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) and a combination of small fixed overhangs and operable shading screens over the south-facing windows.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-623ae85bd5fb77ba7340a47864908b6f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-623ae85bd5fb77ba7340a47864908b6f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-623ae85bd5fb77ba7340a47864908b6f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-623ae85bd5fb77ba7340a47864908b6f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24382 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24382 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-15.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"886\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Daylight analysis using SketchUp and Sefaira. Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">All the design decisions above, plus passive strategies (natural ventilation, an optimized building fabric, shading devices), and efficient mechanical systems, resulted in a predicted 79% reduction in energy use from the code baseline. South-facing, roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels were designed to meet the family\u2019s energy demand and moved the project to net-zero status. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-k33uw2cb-d088ed9c71f223b50afa55c5fc282326-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/en\/sketchup\/sefaira\/'  class='avia-button av-k33uw2cb-d088ed9c71f223b50afa55c5fc282326 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;About Sefaira&lt;\/span&gt;\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' ><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;\">About Sefaira<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-c843629665e61897957f4f7b5c98ffaf\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-c843629665e61897957f4f7b5c98ffaf img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-c843629665e61897957f4f7b5c98ffaf .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-c843629665e61897957f4f7b5c98ffaf av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24378 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24378 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-13.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"589\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Energy use comparison showing a conventional house design vs. the Iowa Nest design. The combination of design strategies led to a 79% reduction from the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 Baseline. Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To test how these design strategies performed over time, the occupants have diligently tracked the home\u2019s temperature and relative humidity at three locations across the house, and energy use metered on a per-circuit basis. This makes it possible for the owners to map energy use to specific spaces accurately. Here are five lessons that can be gleaned from the numbers and the design process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3jv0ua8-7be5c01c15ea8a60012681c2b26a825f\">\n.flex_column.av-3jv0ua8-7be5c01c15ea8a60012681c2b26a825f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3jv0ua8-7be5c01c15ea8a60012681c2b26a825f av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25\">\n.flex_column.av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b\">\n.flex_column.av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">1] It\u2019s okay to shape-shift.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Designers are very familiar with the concept of iterating on design ideas, and this project reinforces the value of testing and analyzing multiple building forms before locking in a selection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">The original proposal turned out to be two times over budget. By simplifying its structure and slightly reducing the floor area, Sterner Design was able to cut construction costs in half, bring the design within budget, and achieve a 30% reduction in heating &amp; cooling loads. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-deaef7be584d502be4c1ad31cfe56e10\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-deaef7be584d502be4c1ad31cfe56e10 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-deaef7be584d502be4c1ad31cfe56e10 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-deaef7be584d502be4c1ad31cfe56e10 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24380 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24380 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-14.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"449\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Comparing heating and cooling loads across design options. Design alternative B achieved a 30% reduction in EUI. Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Reflecting on the journey to the final built form, Sterner recommends that\u00a0<em>\u201c..carrying out a form study that compared compact vs. elongated forms would have made for a more efficient way to identify the ideal building form.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-62  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-2c377836936bff22ca8443476ccf6047\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-2c377836936bff22ca8443476ccf6047 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-2c377836936bff22ca8443476ccf6047 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-2c377836936bff22ca8443476ccf6047 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-63  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24374 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24374 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-11.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"542\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-64  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Quickly modeling and analyzing these simple Whitebox models in SketchUp and Sefaira allow for the efficient comparison of buildings based on form. Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-500787e93134395b78edea709e43369f hr-big  avia-builder-el-66  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">The learning: Quickly model and analyze multiple forms to find energy and cost-saving opportunities.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr 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avia-builder-el-70  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25\">\n.flex_column.av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-71  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b\">\n.flex_column.av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-72  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">2] Where possible, refine and simplify.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-74  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-8c5a113ab7410f09f8e4460dcd0ee29f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-8c5a113ab7410f09f8e4460dcd0ee29f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-8c5a113ab7410f09f8e4460dcd0ee29f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-8c5a113ab7410f09f8e4460dcd0ee29f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-75  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24386 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24386 avia_image ' 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Changing the form and resulting complexity resulted in a 10% decrease in energy use.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-78  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>One of the hallmarks of good architecture is that creativity and function merge to create a refined, almost unquestionable built form. The benefits of \u2018simplifying\u2019 to crystallize your design go beyond simply delivering great architecture and increasing buildability; it can also drive energy use down. By reducing the number of junctions, corners, and connections in his original proposal while still delivering his client\u2019s spatial requirements, Sterner Design achieved a considerable 10% reduction in energy use. According to Sterner,<em>\u00a0\u201cThis experience has shown me how tightly intertwined design and performance are. By reconsidering some of the basic design moves, we delivered a more energy-efficient design with a 50% reduction in capital cost compared to the original design. Net Zero or Passive House design is not something that can be easily tacked on to a design at the end &#8212; it needs to be integral to the design&#8217;s DNA.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Analyzing design options early and often created the opportunity for more meaningful client conversations: hard data gave the clients the confidence to approve changes that still delivered on the brief and saved them capital and operating cost.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-500787e93134395b78edea709e43369f hr-big  avia-builder-el-80  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">The lesson: It\u2019s certainly worth keeping things (relatively) simple. Crystallize your design to deliver great architecture, increase buildability, and drive energy use down.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-500787e93134395b78edea709e43369f hr-big  avia-builder-el-82  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-83  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35mac40-bf0576c0339f801d7b43110b4f65f595\">\n.flex_column.av-35mac40-bf0576c0339f801d7b43110b4f65f595{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-35mac40-bf0576c0339f801d7b43110b4f65f595 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-84  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25\">\n.flex_column.av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-85  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b\">\n.flex_column.av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-86  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">3] Choose the right active HVAC systems.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Designers will agree that specifying the right HVAC system can elevate or tank your passive efforts. Not only can it lead to space savings and a better internal environment, but your HVAC choice can also spike capital and running costs for your client.<\/p>\n<p>Again, leveraging Sefaira\u2019s HVAC analysis early and often to test system combinations that could work for your specific site and project could be the difference between your client spending or saving thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n<p>The Iowa Nest ended up with HVAC systems that were cheaper than conventional, but that provided better comfort and indoor air quality and contributed to it achieving net-zero. How? Firstly, by eliminating air conditioning, which is not an easy feat in Iowa&#8217;s mixed climate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-89  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-18cba641e7e4a9274e0bd4f7da5bf56a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-18cba641e7e4a9274e0bd4f7da5bf56a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-18cba641e7e4a9274e0bd4f7da5bf56a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-18cba641e7e4a9274e0bd4f7da5bf56a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-90  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24356 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24356 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-2.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"608\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-91  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>HVAC system cost comparison for the design. The middle option was the original proposal and the third option reflects the final design. Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-93  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The project incorporates passive design strategies such as earth berming, shading, natural ventilation, and minimization of internal loads. This reduced cooling loads to such an extent that the designer could avoid air conditioning altogether. Similarly, high insulation, good air-tightness, and passive solar design reduced heating loads to such an extent that he could specify a small, cheap, electric radiant heating system.<\/p>\n<p>While the inefficiency of electric radiant heat is typically a poor fit for a net-zero home, in this case, loads were so small that the energy penalty was marginal and could be easily made up by some additional PV panels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-500787e93134395b78edea709e43369f hr-big  avia-builder-el-95  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">The lesson: Look at HVAC and envelope strategies in combination.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-500787e93134395b78edea709e43369f hr-big  avia-builder-el-97  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-98  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b\">\n.flex_column.av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-101  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">4] Draw the details.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-103  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-e069c7169bf567bc6cec260933eeec93\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-e069c7169bf567bc6cec260933eeec93 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-e069c7169bf567bc6cec260933eeec93 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-e069c7169bf567bc6cec260933eeec93 av-styling- avia-align-center  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type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Detailed specification notes for the home\u2019s window insulation. Modeled in SketchUp with comprehensive drawing sets created in LayOut. Images courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-107  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Sterner leveraged SketchUp and LayOut to draw and produce a comprehensive set of typical and bespoke details to achieve airtightness and a stable internal environment. He specified how typical wall details, bespoke wall junctions, windows, and doors needed to be air sealed and insulated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-109  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-c02218a9625d0d181866d0fb47aef635\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-c02218a9625d0d181866d0fb47aef635 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-c02218a9625d0d181866d0fb47aef635 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-c02218a9625d0d181866d0fb47aef635 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-110  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24358 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24358 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-3.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"334\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-111  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The home\u2019s air-tightness layer highlighted (left). The home\u2019s thermal insulation highlighted (right). Image courtesy of Sterner Design.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-113  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This level of rigor resulted in an airtight interior with no draughts and little to no internal temperature fluctuations, despite a recorded annual temperature delta of 70oF on the site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-115  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-f4fbfa8eafd7be910b687db1923d29dc\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-f4fbfa8eafd7be910b687db1923d29dc img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-f4fbfa8eafd7be910b687db1923d29dc .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-f4fbfa8eafd7be910b687db1923d29dc av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-116  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24376 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24376 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-12.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"453\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-117  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Temperature comparison data showing interior temperatures (blue, pink, and red lines) against. outside temperature (black line) with no active heating on during the polar vortex of February 2021. The design delivers steady, comfortable internal temperatures despite exterior fluctuations. Image courtesy of iowanest.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-500787e93134395b78edea709e43369f hr-big  avia-builder-el-119  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">The Lesson: Drill down to the details and specifications to ensure an excellent build and occupant comfort.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-500787e93134395b78edea709e43369f hr-big  avia-builder-el-121  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-37guymo-e05cae5246a4947dae80e1e43a1c03fb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-122  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35mac40-bf0576c0339f801d7b43110b4f65f595\">\n.flex_column.av-35mac40-bf0576c0339f801d7b43110b4f65f595{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-35mac40-bf0576c0339f801d7b43110b4f65f595 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-123  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25\">\n.flex_column.av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-35mac40-ee1a749660f8aaffff92b9d8351bed25 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-124  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b\">\n.flex_column.av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2cyuzps-5bb7f358dcc84aefd7c0c53d414ba71b av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-125  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8sm36ls-72a8a6cb7b4b36a4a37311591ad17402 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #353444;\">5] Beyond EUI: Passive Strategies &amp; Metrics.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Although EUI is great for benchmarking and understanding how good a design is overall, it is not a great\u00a0<em>design<\/em>\u00a0metric. It can hide potential problems, particularly around thermal comfort and high load issues. Further along the design process, an engineer observed that the original proposal, which would have cost twice the budget, would likely have had cold bedrooms in the winter and a sweltering office in the summer. This uneven distribution of heat may also have required a more complex, expensive, and\/or larger HVAC system to alleviate.<\/p>\n<p>By performing thermal comfort analysis using the operative temperature metric, the team could eliminate the need for air conditioning, specify a smaller, cheaper HVAC system, and avoid uncomfortable rooms within the home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-128  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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\/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-1fe307982a0356181f28a903237e1601\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-1fe307982a0356181f28a903237e1601 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-1fe307982a0356181f28a903237e1601 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-1fe307982a0356181f28a903237e1601 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-132  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24370 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24370 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-9.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"1350\" width=\"900\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-133  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-76tdow-70807c1cda3b7dec23e47313877a05fc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once a reasonable EUI baseline is established, it pays to assess other metrics such as peak loads, operative temperature, thermal autonomy (the percentage of time a space maintains comfort passively), providing more granular &amp; meaningful insight during design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-135  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nd1jsg-b5d7b22a0978058ed6d4caa453ea9f67\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-b5d7b22a0978058ed6d4caa453ea9f67 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1nd1jsg-b5d7b22a0978058ed6d4caa453ea9f67 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nd1jsg-b5d7b22a0978058ed6d4caa453ea9f67 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-136  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24362 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24362 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/condata-ai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sketchup-Architecture_C-blogJ-5.jpg' alt='' title=''  height=\"718\" width=\"1000\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-d40deb8ff3ab2ca28ae9705eb749c28e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-137  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3r3gb8b-ba880689b69a8a210fd608a2772e05b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The power of passive design strategies &#8211; With final project cost, including valuing the owner\u2019s self-build time at standard labor rates, the build still cost 9% less than a conventional home. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3a9qfnk-2f4f116e96c76f2af9cb9057dff168a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-139  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