The Beauty of Zero


Details

Contributed by VMDO and HITT Contracting

Net-zero energy is a measure of quality, as much as quantity. Creating quality details is an immersive and deliberate endeavor. The most critical building wall details are often the edges and corners: places where two or three materials need to come together gracefully to prevent heat, air and water infiltration. Lack of care for these details can cause building damage and wasted energy.

Solutions to proper detailing can confound the greatest experts, and when accomplished successfully they are truly beautiful in their elegance and effectiveness. Here we elevate the detail, portraying it at a level equal with its importance. Enjoy this immersion into the microcosm that makes our macro net-zero energy vision possible.

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