How these 3 buildings hit net zero energy
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March 28, 2023

BUILDINGS Buzz Topic: Sustainability and Resilience—Learn about the new facility at Nike World HQ that's dominating the sustainability game on an urban scale.

You’ll also learn about achieving net zero energy in northern climates.

The new 1 million-square-foot headquarters pays homage to the global sports brand’s heritage while dominating the sustainability game at an urban scale.
Thermal labyrinths, solar and heat exchange play a starring role in how this trio of facilities in northern climates achieved net zero energy.
In this third and final episode in our three-part series on sustainable design, we hone in on the higher education market to learn how colleges and universities are meeting aggressive sustainability targets.
With spring on the horizon, it’s almost time to crank up the air conditioners. It’s also time to inspect your heating units. Here’s why.
NEXT Energy Technologies recently installed its energy-generating windows at Patagonia’s corporate headquarters—the first time this technology has been installed on a building. What does it mean for the future of solar power?
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