Net-Zero Energy features, clockwise from top left: 1. Rooftop photovoltaics 2. Solatubes 3. Expansive windows 4. Rooftop solar thermal water heating system 5. Solar chimney 6. LED lighting 7. AER-DEC sink and ultra low flush plumbing fixtures 8. Living walls with live plants 9. Building performance monitoring 10. Big Ass fans 11. Vampire shutoff switch 12. Operable windows and roll-up doors for fresh air and natural light

THE PATH TO NET-ZERO ENERGY

How DPR’s Living Labsare Pioneering Net-Zero EnergyBuilding Certification

International Living Future Institute (ILFI) net-zero certified projects

Targeting net-zero energy certification

BALTIMORE

WASHINGTON, D.C.

RICHMOND

RALEIGH-DURHAM

ORLANDO

TAMPA

WEST PALM

BEACH

ATLANTA

HOUSTON

DALLAS

AUSTIN

DENVER

SACRAMENTO

SAN FRANCISCOREDWOOD CITYSAN JOSE

PASADENANEWPORT BEACH

SAN DIEGO PHOENIX

BOSTON

NEW JERSEY

DPR Construction has embraced the net-zero energy challenge

NET-ZERO PROJECTS

DPR’S NET-ZERO OFFICES

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Green Strategies

NET-ZERO STRATEGIES

Set Goals Monitor Energy Use Outside Air to

Cool the Building

Reduce Use of

Artificial Light

Generate Energy

with Photovoltaics

Disconnect

Phantom-Plug Loads

Net-Zero Office ComparisonsDPR

San DiegoDPR

PhoenixDPR

San Francisco

DPR

Washington, D.C.

EUIs 14 kbtu/sf/yr 26 kbtu/sf/yr 23 kbtu/sf/yr 29 kbtu/sf/yr (estimate)

Daylighting

Rooftop Solar tube fixtures (Solatubes)

Rooftop daylight harvesting light wells

Daylight extension strategy – glass walls and reflective surfaces

Smart glass – Transitioning tint technology (RavenWindows and View Dynamic Glass)

LightingHigh efficiency and LED fixtures

Integrated Lighting and Zoning Design

Indoor Air Quality

Expanded Occupancy Thermal Comfort Zone

Enhanced air circulation - High Volume, Low velocity ceiling fans (Big Ass Fans)

Passive ventilation – Large Volume/High Ceilings – Stack Ventilation

Evaporative Cooling – Shower Towers

Natural Ventilation – Operable Windows and Rooftop Monitors – Solar Chimney

Exterior Window Shading/Treatments – Green Screens

Indoor Landscaping – In Ground Beds/Living Wall

Passive Ventilation – Operable Skylight

Heating/cooling radiant sails

Dew point-dependent controls

Simultaneous energy recovery from hot and cold water loops

Dedicated outdoor air system

Controls and Building Management

Passive Infra-Red Occupancy Controls

Time Controls and Shut-offs

Integrated Building Management System

Non-Occupied Energy Circuit Shut-off – Phantom Load Management Switch

Energy Consumption Awareness/Reduction

Energy End-Use Measurement Submeters

Building Energy Use Dashboard Display (Lucid Designs)

Occupant Plug Load Management & Measurement System – EnMetric

Low-energy and Energy Star equipment

Onsite Renewable Energy Generation

Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Array

Rooftop Solar Water Heating Array

Shaded Parking Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Array

Learn more at www.dpr.com/view/path-to-net-zero-energy