Fog to Water + Net Zero

NET BENEFIT DESIGN  Careful site response to local energy and water flow, highly efficient building systems, healthy materials and low carbon timber construction were key in this competition. Energy demand is significantly reduced through careful massing, natural cross and stack ventilation with solar chimneys, low energy hydronic heating, and geothermal exchange.

A NETWORK OF CONNECTIVITY  East-west solar panel-covered housing bars are interwoven with north-south connectors covered with roof gardens. Pedestrian and bike paths connect to the campus, and lush gardens irrigated with reclaimed site water are integrated into social spaces.

FROM FOG TO WATER  Large fog-catching scrims face winds and passively collect water for use on site. “Sails on the horizon” shade western facades and interconnect with gathering spaces and demonstration water gardens, providing identity and the importance of vigorous environmental design.