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Green Buildings Will Have to Go Beyond Conserving Energy

There’s a new green energy standard in Norway. A team comprised of architects from the firm Snøhetta, the real estate company ENTRA, the development firm SKANSKA, and the environmental engineering firm Asplan Viak, have created what is known as Powerhouse standards. The Powerhouse certification is straightforward: for a structure to meet this standard, it must…

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There’s a new green energy standard in Norway. A team comprised of architects from the firm Snøhetta, the real estate company ENTRA, the development firm SKANSKA, and the environmental engineering firm Asplan Viak, have created what is known as Powerhouse standards. The Powerhouse certification is straightforward: for a structure to meet this standard, it must create as much or more energy than it uses.

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