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No-fire factors. Pavers and hardscapes, such as this flagstone variety
from Pioneer Landscape Centers, are an integral part of the NFPA Firewise Solid state. The Mariposa Meadows deck design includes Trex Elevation steel
Solid foundation. Mariposa Meadows’ design calls for Saddle-style Trex Enhance decking—supported
program’s landscaping best practices. CREDIT: PIONEER LANDSCAPE CENTERS deck framing and Enhance decking. COURTESY OF TREX
by Trex Elevation steel deck framing—constructed in a wrap-around fashion to lend continuity.

3. QUEST FOR ZERO JinkoSolar Powers the Complex
The coronavirus has increased awareness Return
around comfort, eciency and cost savings HIRTYžFIVE 400žWATT JINKOEagle G3 have exclusive access to a
related to energy performance, expediting solar panels provide 14 kW of power transparent backsheet made
the massive and rapid transition to net zero to Mariposa Meadows. The modules by DuPont, making our bifacial
energy. T include the company’s bifacial panel extra durable, and es-
Even before the pandemic, the global Diamond cells that enable module power up sentially the same weight and Great
market for net zero energy structures was to 405W. configuration as a standard TO THE
expected to reach a whopping $78.8 billion by “The bifacial cells are dual-sided cells one-sided panel,” Juger says.
2025. The growth in Net Zero buildings can encapsulated in the panel which offer back- “Our competitors use a glass
be attributed to a combination of innovation side generating potential,” explains Director of backing, which makes the
in high-performance products, renewable Business Development Jeff Juger. “If any light panel more brittle and extra Outdoors
energy systems, and automation technolo- reflects around the panel, you get additional heavy, and causes compat-
gies, along with enhancements to codes and energy production.” ibility issues with existing
policies (the 2021 IECC brings us closer to How much more? According to a test Jinko racking solutions. Reinforcing
zero, and experts predict that we’ll take more performed on the panel, the bifacial module the racking to account for the
steps towards net zero in the next code cycle). generated up to 20-30 percent more energy new weight requires extra ma-
Advances in solar technologies (photo- than conventional monofacial modules. When terials, meaning the additional benefit of compet-
voltaics, inverters, storage and solar ther- it snows at Mariposa Meadows, the bifacial ing bifacial systems is offset by the extra costs.”
mal), heat pump technologies, mini-split effect should be at its greatest.
HVAC systems, induction cooktops, smart “What’s unique about Jinko’s panel is that we Learn more about the Jinko G3 Eagle
thermostats, high R-Value windows, and
high-performance insulation and building
envelope systems are all contributing to the 4. CONNECTED LIVING the spike in working and schooling from
transition to zero. Connected living was already exploding home, requirements for connectivity and
At Mariposa Meadows, we’ve deployed before coronavirus, but the pandemic accel- networking technologies are also changing
structurally sound and incredibly energy erated demand for smart home technologies dramatically.
ecient structural insulated panels (SIPs) even further. At Mariposa Meadows, we’ll deploy a
for these building envelopes, super high Demand for voice-activated technolo- Control4 central smart home hub that will
performance triple-paned, European tilt-and- gies such as door locks, speakers, TVs and connect with security cameras, door locks,
turn style windows from Euroline, Tyvek appliances is on the rise, along with smart lighting, IAQ monitors, switches, outlets,
housewrap and weatherization systems, and thermostats, lighting, and other devices that speakers and other devices for a streamlined,
high-eciency tankless Bosch water heaters, improve energy eciency and comfort. connected living experience.
which, in conjunction with the Jinko bifa- Proactive smart home technologies that We’ll continue to bring you updates and
cial solar panels and sonnen battery storage maintain healthy indoor air quality are information from Mariposa Meadows over
system, will allow us to pursue the goal of in high demand, as well as leak detection the coming months. For news from the Mead-
net zero. and water monitoring systems. And with ows, check out the project microsite. GB

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