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George Koertzen, Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County, Inc. |
Design for affordability incorporates thoughtful floor plans, thermal envelope, water distribution systems and HVAC systems to minimize costs and maximize benefit to cost ratio. This presentation provides detailed information on key design elements of affordable high performance homes. Case studies of successful application of these principles in affordable ZNE homes are summarized, along with insights on creative approaches and challenges when trying to apply cost-effective solutions to real-world affordable new construction.