A New Model for Designing Cost Effective Zero Carbon Homes: Minimizing Commercial Viability Issues and Improving the Economics for Both the Developer and Purchaser

There is a limited penetration of housing which offsets all operational carbon emissions within UK housing developer portfolios. This paper develops a balanced approach to zero carbon housing design from both architectural and national house builder perspectives. The paper discusses the techniques w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rehan Khodabuccus, Jacquetta Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/6/1/6