NFRC Ratings of Windows in Energy Codes
As owners, architects and energy modelers strive to create sustainable, energy-efficient buildings, it is crucial to consider the impact of windows on the overall performance of those buildings. Windows are a primary source of heat gain and loss, affecting a building's energy consumption and indoor comfort.
Edx Course Review: Data Science for Aec
Yiyu Chen, Sustainability Engineer at Zero Envy, shares his thoughts on a recently completed edX course: Data Science in Construction, Architecture and Engineering. Yiyu and his colleagues at Zero Envy have been learning the Python programming language and data science techniques in order to leverage them in their energy analysis work.
Does Your Metal-Framed Wall Meet Code?
If your nonresidential project has metal-framed exterior walls, the California Energy Code’s mandatory insulation requirements pushes you into installing continuous insulation. Is there any way around that? Perhaps. Keep reading to learn more…
Is Savings by Design Title 24’s Saving Grace?
In a time where the State of California is (supposed to be?) pushing toward net zero energy buildings, Savings by Design has the opportunity to represent the future of California’s “Title 24” Energy Code.
Greg Collins Speaks! Greenbuild and Facade Tectonics
Zero Envy principal, Greg Collins, will be speaking at GreenBuild and Facade Tectonics in Los Angeles. Come learn a thing or two and show your support!
Why Zero Envy?
Zero Envy was founded to fill a void in the space that lies between building owners, developers, architects, engineers, energy utilities and regulatory agencies. It’s clear that we’re all moving in a direction where the built environment must provide more to users, while consuming so much less. The problem is balancing the priorities of all of these stakeholders while still delivering a product that maintains its original value.