Our purpose is to seek a union between living comfortably and living sustainably at an affordable price. Our design, for the community of... Show moreOur purpose is to seek a union between living comfortably and living sustainably at an affordable price. Our design, for the community of Evanston, will first minimizes its energy consumption and then uses the most sustainable methods to fulfill the remaining needs of the inhabitants. Ideally we will design a model community which will challenge conventions within the fields of design, planning, engineering, and everyday living. This community will also serve as an example to Chicago-area municipalities about the benefits of affordable sustainable planning, design, and living. It will also be an attractive marketable solution to the current home buyers within our given demographic. Deliverables Show less
Design of a sustainable net zero energy building with zero carbon emission at a traditional construction cost. - Promote the use of this... Show moreDesign of a sustainable net zero energy building with zero carbon emission at a traditional construction cost. - Promote the use of this design as a template for other homes in the future. Sponsorship: Jimmy Eng Deliverables Show less
Our purpose is to seek a union between living comfortably and living sustainably at an affordable price. Our design, for the community of... Show moreOur purpose is to seek a union between living comfortably and living sustainably at an affordable price. Our design, for the community of Evanston, will first minimizes its energy consumption and then uses the most sustainable methods to fulfill the remaining needs of the inhabitants. Ideally we will design a model community which will challenge conventions within the fields of design, planning, engineering, and everyday living. This community will also serve as an example to Chicago-area municipalities about the benefits of affordable sustainable planning, design, and living. It will also be an attractive marketable solution to the current home buyers within our given demographic. Deliverables Show less
Design of a sustainable net zero energy building with zero carbon emission at a traditional construction cost. - Promote the use of this... Show moreDesign of a sustainable net zero energy building with zero carbon emission at a traditional construction cost. - Promote the use of this design as a template for other homes in the future. Sponsorship: Jimmy Eng Deliverables Show less
Design of a sustainable net zero energy building with zero carbon emission at a traditional construction cost. - Promote the use of this... Show moreDesign of a sustainable net zero energy building with zero carbon emission at a traditional construction cost. - Promote the use of this design as a template for other homes in the future. Sponsorship: Jimmy Eng Deliverables Show less
