Zero Energy
Each building at EcoVillage Resort is designed as a ‘Zero-Energy’ structure where any energy needs are generated on-site by solar and wind.
The Resort Office and the Interpretive Center will be the first examples of zero-energy buildings.
Traditional building use consumes 40% of the total fossil energy in the US and European Union. In developing countries many people have to live in zero-energy buildings out of necessity. Many people live in huts, yurts, tents and caves exposed to temperature extremes and without access to electricity. These conditions and the limited size of living quarters would be considered uncomfortable in developed countries.
In order to achieve a zero-energy structure many elements must be incorporated – energy conservation, alternative building methods, green energy generation, etc.
Through money raised by the Interpretive Center EcoVillage will also build and donate a zero-energy home to Habitat for Humanity.
The Resort Office and the Interpretive Center will be the first examples of zero-energy buildings.
Traditional building use consumes 40% of the total fossil energy in the US and European Union. In developing countries many people have to live in zero-energy buildings out of necessity. Many people live in huts, yurts, tents and caves exposed to temperature extremes and without access to electricity. These conditions and the limited size of living quarters would be considered uncomfortable in developed countries.
In order to achieve a zero-energy structure many elements must be incorporated – energy conservation, alternative building methods, green energy generation, etc.
Through money raised by the Interpretive Center EcoVillage will also build and donate a zero-energy home to Habitat for Humanity.
