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Green building certifications

Powerhouse: the new standard for positive energy design

...Powerhouse Drøbak Montessori Secondary School in Norway © Powerhouse Another way that Powerhouse stands out is how the energy balance must be calculated; it assumes a 60 year operational phase and specifies that the project's energy production must come from renewable sources located on or near the building. Is Powerh...

Resilient Homes, why they're important in dealing with Climate Change
Lifestyle and environment

Resilient homes - why we need to build to withstand climate change events

...Powerhouse Positive Energy Buildings, Living Building Challenge (LBC) rating or Net Zero Energy or ZNE labelled homes are the future for efficient & resilient construction.  Increased durability and performance measures may add some upfront costs to a building project, but as they can help save on operational and m...