Embodied carbon and energy in the built environment are a significant challenge for a sustainable world. Join Greg Davenport of the Performance Construction Team at Mitsubishi Electic to explore this net-zero 14 unit multi-family housing project that incorporates many features that significantly reduce embodied carbon and energy. Net-zero buildings significantly lower operational energy use as well.
The session will explore 5 major features of this project which make it innovative and sustainable:
- Cross-laminated timber construction is a great way to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment.
- Solar panels making project net-zero are on the roof of the neighboring building. A creative agreement with the building owners and utility was required to make this project feasible.
- This medium-density urban housing project has minimal on-site parking. The project is located in a walkable/bikeable neighborhood that is well connected by bus service to downtown Spokane. Reducing vehicles on the road is a good way to reduce energy use and carbon emissions from transportation.
- Small energy-efficient homes have lower energy use and a lower carbon footprint.
- Small multi-family housing helps address the housing affordability issues we see across the country.
