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Our Affiliations
ZeroEnergy Design has aligned itself with the
some of the industry's most prestigious associations and organizations.
Together, we continually work to set new standards for energy efficient
homes and buildings, leveraging unique skills sets, expertise, and
resources.
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The American Institute of Architects
The AIA has been the leading professional membership
association for licensed architects, emerging professionals,
and allied partners since 1857. With nearly
300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as
the voice of the architecture profession and the
resource for our members in service to society. www.AIA.org
ZeroEnergy Design’s Stephanie Horowitz is a registered
architect and an AIA member. |
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US Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a
nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous
and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient
and energy-saving green buildings. www.USGBC.org
ZeroEnergy Design and its Principals are USGBC
members. Jordan Goldman and Emile Chin-Dickey are
LEED-Accredited Professionals. Adam Prince is a
LEED for Homes Green Rater. ZED is working on multiple
projects registered with the USGBC for LEED certification. |
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Passive House Institute US
The Passive House standard is a design
methodology that champions a super insulated,
airtight home or building that uses 70-90% less
energy for heating than a conventional new home
or building. This high performance standard is
achieved through maximized passive solar gains,
reduced heating loads, efficient ventilation of
fresh air, and significant size and cost
reduction of the heating system, which in some
cases can be eliminated altogether. The Passive
House Institute US describes it as “the most
rigorous building energy standard in the world.” www.PassiveHouse.US
ZeroEnergy Design’s Stephanie Horowitz and Jordan
Goldman are both certified Passive House Consultants.
ZED is working on multiple Passive House projects
in the Architecture practice and the HVAC Design
practice. |
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ENERGY STAR
The Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR®
Program, sponsored by your local electric and gas
utilities and energy efficiency service providers,
promotes the construction of homes that are built
to achieve ENERGY STAR certification and/or incorporate
other above code energy efficiency standards. www.ENERGYSTAR.gov
ZeroEnergy Design is a Partner with the
Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR
Program. Jordan Goldman is a Certified HERS
Rater. ZED desires ENERGY STAR certification for
all homes designed by the firm, with a target
performance level at least 50% better than
required by building code. |
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National Association of Homebuilders
NAHB is a trade association that promotes policies
which make housing a national priority. The organization
exists to represent the building industry by serving
its members and affiliated associations while concentrating
on achieving balanced public policy, public appreciation
for the importance of housing and those who provide
it, and act as the premier resource for industry
information, education, research, and technical
expertise. www.NAHB.org
ZeroEnergy Design and Adam Prince are BAGB members. |
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National Green Building Program
NAHB's National Green Building Program offers
builders, remodelers, developers, and other home
building professionals a variety of services to
learn, incorporate, and market green building. www.NAHBGreen.org
ZeroEnergy Design’s Jordan Goldman is an NAHB
Green Accredited Verifier. |
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Boston Society of Architects
The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) administers
programs and provides resources that enhance the
practice of architecture and the public and professional
understanding of design. Since its establishment
in 1867, this nonprofit professional service organization
has been a committed advocate of excellence in the
built environment and increased service of the profession
to society. www.architects.org
ZeroEnergy Design’s Stephanie Horowitz is a registered
architect and a BSA member. |
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Indoor airPLUS
EPA created Indoor airPLUS and
construction specifications to help meet the
growing consumer preference for homes with
improved indoor air quality. Construction
specifications include the careful selection of
and installation of moisture control systems;
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning
systems; combustion-venting systems; radon
resistant construction; and low-emitting
building materials. www.epa.gov/indoorairplus
ZeroEnergy Design is an Indoor airPLUS Partner,
and Jordan Goldman is Verifier for Indoor airPLUS. |
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American Solar Energy Society
Established in 1954, the nonprofit American Solar
Energy Society (ASES) is the nation's leading association
of solar professionals & advocates. Their mission
is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed
the transition to a sustainable energy economy through
the advancement of education, research and policy. www.ASES.org
ZeroEnergy Design’s Adam Prince is an ASES member. |
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
& Air-Conditioning Engineers
International technical society organized to
advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning and refrigeration. Founded in 1894,
the international organization includes 51,000 persons.
ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating,
ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world
through research, standards writing, publishing
and continuing education. www.ASHRAE.org
ZeroEnergy Design’s Jordan Goldman is an ASHRAE
member. |
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Builders Association of Greater Boston
The AIA has been the leading professional membership
association for licensed architects, emerging professionals,
and allied partners since 1857. With nearly
300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as
the voice of the architecture profession and the
resource for our members in service to society. www.BAGB.org
ZeroEnergy Design and Adam Prince are BAGB members.
Adam Prince is also a member of the BAGB Green Council
Steering Committee. |
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Autodesk
Millions of building design professionals use
Autodesk architectural software products, services,
and solutions. From industry-leading design and
drafting software to the Revit® platform for building
information modeling (BIM), Autodesk provides a
robust set of architecture software solutions that
help improve productivity, deliver innovative design
ideas, and manage change throughout the project
lifecycle. USA.Autodesk.com
ZeroEnergy Design uses the Revit platform and
received the Green Leader Award from Autodesk. |
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Architecture 2030 Challenge
Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan
and independent organization, has a mission to rapidly
transform the US and global Building Sector from
the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions
to a central part of the solution to the global-warming
crisis. Their goal is straightforward: to achieve
a dramatic reduction in the global-warming-causing
greenhouse gas emissions of the Building Sector
by changing the way buildings and developments are
planned, designed and constructed. www.Architecture2030.org
ZeroEnergy Design has committed to the Architecture
2030 Challenge. |
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Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
(NESEA) is the nation's leading regional membership
organization promoting sustainable energy solutions.
For more than thirty years, NESEA has supported
and inspired a growing network of professionals
and sustainable energy advocates committed to responsible
energy use. www.NESEA.org
ZeroEnergy Design is a NESEA member. |
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Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium
A public/private consortium, working with the US Department of Energy to develop and deliver technology, policies, and practices to achieve a market transition to Zero Net Energy Commercial Buildings by 2030. www.ZeroEnergyCBC.org
ZeroEnergy Design is a Corresponding member. |
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Certified Passive House™ and the related
Logo are certification marks owned by the Passive House Institute US | PHIUS
and is used by permission. |
