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Students Move into "Largest Net-Zero Community" in U.S.
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Common areas in the West Village at University of California–Davis, which aims to be the largest net-zero community in the U.S., include this 15,000 ft2 recreation center.
Photo: West Village Community Partnership, LLCA 4 MW photovoltaic system, including rooftop installations and canopies over parking areas, will power the apartments and retail centers.
Single-family homes will be available for purchase starting in 2012. The homes are expected to be popular; the university views them as a recruiting and retention tool for full-time faculty and staff, according to a spokeswoman.
Publicity for the West Village development has downplayed LEED certification, but the spokeswoman told
EBN the West Village was pursuing LEED Platinum certification for its buildings in addition to the development-wide net-zero goal.
Published August 30, 2011 Permalink Citation
Melton, P. (2011, August 30). Students Move into "Largest Net-Zero Community" in U.S.. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/students-move-largest-net-zero-community-us
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