The Artisans Group has designed a zero-carbon passive house in Olympia. The firm looks towards more sustainable and eco-conscientious architecture and construction. As mentioned in The Olympian article, "the Passive House concept originated in Germany and is defined by the lack of traditional heating system… [and are instead] heavily insulated and outfitted with features such as triple-pane windows to reduce energy consumption."
In less than a week, the house model was pre-manufactured offsite and put together to show a different kind of construction that can be accomplished during this time. Washington state has an environmental goal to help with climate change and carbon emissions that focus on building structures (homes and buildings) that produce zero fossil-fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 2031.
Zero-Carbon Emission Houses
The Artisans Group Has Designed a Zero-Carbon Passive House
Trend Themes
1. Eco-conscientious Architecture - Designing environmentally-friendly buildings and homes using sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions.
2. Zero-carbon Passive Houses - Building structures that produce zero fossil-fuel greenhouse gas emissions to help combat climate change.
3. Pre-manufactured Offsite Construction - Using pre-manufactured offsite construction to reduce construction time and showcase a different kind of construction process.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Opportunities for building companies to use eco-conscientious architecture and zero-carbon passive houses to appeal to eco-conscious clients.
2. Architecture - Opportunities for architects to design sustainable and environmentally-friendly structures to contribute to the fight against climate change.
3. Environmental Services - Opportunities for environmental services companies to assist in reducing carbon emissions through the design and construction of zero-carbon passive houses and eco-conscientious architecture.