Zero%20Energy%20Homes

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Zero Energy Homes

• Advantages and Disadvantages

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Advantages of ZEH

• Environment sustainability
• Comfort
• Reliability
• Security

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Other Advantages

• Inexpensive
• Conservation of energy
• Marketing edge

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Disadvantages of ZEH

• Climate dependent
• Location dependent
• Cost of implementation of ZEH
• Ease of implementation of ZEH

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Conclusion

• Outlook on the future of ZEH
• Market advantage
• Overall, advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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Reference on ZEH

• http//www.solartoday.org/2005/may_june05/ZEH.htm
• http//www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/document
  s/pdfs/35317.pdf
• http//www.architektur.tu-darmstadt.de/powerhouse/
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