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ZERO NET ENERGY CASE STUDY HOMES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Many thanks to the following clients, users and designers of these ZNE residential projects who gave generously of their time to provide all of the information and insights into various aspects of their design and performance. They share an obvious pride in their work and a commitment to the goal of a future of sustainably designed buildings.
Christian Kienapfel, Architect/Owner of the Passive House L.A. (PHLA+), Case Study No.6.
For the detailed information and response to many questions about the design and tech- niques of construction of PHLA+, including complete performance data.
Xavier Gaucher, Owner and Certified Passive House Consultant for the Perlita Passive House, Case Study No. 7.
For all the information and patient correspondence concerning the design and operation of the case study house.
Chris Stratton and Wen Lee, the energetic designers of the DIY project that is their home and the subject of Case Study No. 8.
For the tireless responses and complete information about the DIY process as applied to this ZNE home.
Andy Mannle, Vice President of Strategic Development, Promise Energy, solar PV system designer and installer for the Silver Star Apartments, Case Study No. 9.
For providing the background information and performance data for this project, and for fielding the many questions about the system.
Arturo Yanez, Partner, FSY Architects, design lead of the project team for Silver Star Apart- ments, Case Study No. 9.
For all the technical information and photographs of this project.
Sean Armstrong, Redwood Energy, ZNE consultant for Cottages at Cypress, Case Study No. 10.
For continued support in providing detailed explanations of the design and performance of this type of affordable senior housing.
John Sarter, head of Sol Lux Alpha LLC, developer of the Sol Lux Alpha condominium proj- ect, Case Study No. 11.
For the detailed description of the project and tireless response to the many questions about the design, construction, systems and performance of this building.
In addition, I would like to thank the professionals who provided valuable additional information and reference documents for the case study buildings, invaluable for this publication:
Roger and his “Merry Band of Solar Installers”, Arcata (Cottages at Cypress, Case Study No. 10).
Sylvia Wallis, Certified Passive House Consultant, Los Angeles (PHLA+, Case Study No. 6)
Chris Dart, President
Latasha Talamantes, V.P. Property Management
Marcie Deniz, on-site Manager
Danco Communities, Arcata (Cottages at Cypress, Case Study No. 10).
Kash Boodjeh, Architect, K. Boodjeh Architects, Eureka (Cottages at Cypress, Case Study No. 10).