Whistler Vision 2010 Net Zero

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The 2010 Net Zero House will be Whistler's first green house designed to produce more energy than it uses 

 


Net Zero finished look for the Open House PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen   
Friday, 05 March 2010 04:55

Welcome to the front entrance of the Net Zero demonstration home.

 Net Zero Front entrance

 Zohar Glassworks sconces light the way. Falcon Railing’s glass panels surround the south facing decks.

 

 Net Zero kitchen 1

Net Zero kitchen 2

The Kitchen is stocked with energy efficient Electrolux appliances as is the laundry area. These appliances make the kitchen a pleasure to be in every day.

Net Zero laundry room

 

Bathrooms and bedrooms...

NZ bathroom 1

NZ bathroom 2

NZ bedroom

... are very comfortable after a long day on the slopes. Relax in the master bath shower with a view of the ski runs that you just cruised down.

NZ House

An enormous amount of hard work has gone into this net zero house. Many of the sponsors have show-cased their products that emulate the overall efficiencies of this home. As a whole, the house may even produce energy on sunny winter days! This could be the first winter resort net-positive home in Canada!

 
Net Zero Home Open House Tours PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen   
Saturday, 13 February 2010 04:21

Public Invited to Tour Whistler’s 2010 Net Zero Home

 

What: Residents and visitors to Whistler are invited to tour British Columbia’s first Net Zero Home, built and designed by RDC Fine Homes. Net Zero Energy means that over the period of one year the amount of energy the building creates is equal to its energy consumption.  With RDC’s 2010 Net Zero Home this has been achieved by designing and building a house that is ultra-energy efficient and through the creation of alternative energy. The 2010 Net Zero home was built using unique partnerships to showcase the latest in green build and home appliance technology. 

 

When: Open Houses are scheduled for the following dates:

 

Sunday, February 7 - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, February 17 - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, February 24 - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday, March 19, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Sunday, March 28 - 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where: The 2010 Net Zero Home is located at 8377 Ski Jump Rise. 

 

Directions:

From Whistler drive 4.5 km north on the Sea to Sky Highway.  The Net Zero Home is located in the Rainbow community which is between Alpine and Emerald Estates.  Turn left onto Crazy Canuck Drive and wind your way up to the north eastern upper end of the community.  Turn right onto Ski Jump Rise.  You will see the home on your left hand side.

For more information:

RDC Fine Homes

www.rdcfinehomes.com

604-932-3618

The Tartan Group

Trisha Lees

Office: 250-592-3838

Cell: 250-896-3838

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Melinda Jolley

Office:250-592-3838

Cell: 250-896-3848

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Suntech's Photovoltaic System Installed PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen   
Saturday, 13 February 2010 04:07

 

 Photovoltaic system installation

Net Zero residence in Whistler has the Solar Photovoltaic system installed,
in mid winter!

Close-up of roof before photovoltaic panels added

The net zero house looking almost compete prior to the solar photovoltaic's
installation.

view of mounting rails on the roof

Placing the PV mounting rails on the roof. Difficult with the 45 degree roof
pitch.

Suntech's photovoltaic units are installed

Install of the 'building integrated photovoltaic' panels by Sun Tech, an
amazing product. Easy to install, solid, high efficiency and very good
looking.

 
Energy efficient metal roofing install by Primo Roofing. PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen   
Thursday, 10 December 2009 04:55

 

Energy efficient metal roofing installed by Primo Roofing

The light colour on this 'standing seam' metal roofing is more energy
efficient because it will not absorb as much solar heat in the summer. This
reduces the temperature in the summer and the need for cooling.


Standing seams prevent leaks because fasteners are protected

The 'standing seam' metal roof leaves no exposed fasteners. This gives less
chance for leaks and virtually no maintenance.


Primo Roofing installers on the 2010 Net Zero roof's 12/12 pitch

Primo Roofing's installers on the 12/12 pitch, what an amazing view they have at this work
site!

 
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