{"id":110356,"date":"2024-04-12T16:12:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T20:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/?post_type=metro_viewpoint&#038;p=110356"},"modified":"2024-04-15T15:13:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T19:13:52","slug":"the-path-to-net-zero","status":"publish","type":"metro_viewpoint","link":"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/the-path-to-net-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Path to Net Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-sandow-article-header article-header\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1960\" height=\"1107\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Net Zero Houston Endowment building\" class=\"wp-image-110370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-1.jpg 1960w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-1-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-1-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-1-1536x868.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1960px) 100vw, 1960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Houston Endowment&#8217;s headquarters is a Net Zero building designed by Kevin Daly Architects and Productora. Photo: Iwan Baan\/Courtesy Kevin Daly Architects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group article-header_intro none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"article-date\" aria-label=\"Post Date\">April 12, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading size-large\">Navigating the Path to Net Zero<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column article-header_meta is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"size-regular\">METROPOLIS mines its archives for pioneering perspectives and projects that prove the possibilities of net zero design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-sandow-byline byline size-regular\"><span>By: <\/span><a href=\"\/tag\/metropolis-editors\">Metropolis Editors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"social-share\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fthe-path-to-net-zero%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 8h-3v4h3v12h5v-12h3.642l.358-4h-4v-1.667c0-.955.192-1.333 1.115-1.333h2.885v-5h-3.808c-3.596 0-5.192 1.583-5.192 4.615v3.385z\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fthe-path-to-net-zero%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4.98 3.5c0 1.381-1.11 2.5-2.48 2.5s-2.48-1.119-2.48-2.5c0-1.38 1.11-2.5 2.48-2.5s2.48 1.12 2.48 2.5zm.02 4.5h-5v16h5v-16zm7.982 0h-4.968v16h4.969v-8.399c0-4.67 6.029-5.052 6.029 0v8.399h4.988v-10.131c0-7.88-8.922-7.593-11.018-3.714v-2.155z\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fthe-path-to-net-zero%2F&#038;description=Navigating+the+Path+to+Net+Zero\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"> <path d=\"M12 0c-6.627 0-12 5.372-12 12 0 5.084 3.163 9.426 7.627 11.174-.105-.949-.2-2.405.042-3.441.218-.937 1.407-5.965 1.407-5.965s-.359-.719-.359-1.782c0-1.668.967-2.914 2.171-2.914 1.023 0 1.518.769 1.518 1.69 0 1.029-.655 2.568-.994 3.995-.283 1.194.599 2.169 1.777 2.169 2.133 0 3.772-2.249 3.772-5.495 0-2.873-2.064-4.882-5.012-4.882-3.414 0-5.418 2.561-5.418 5.207 0 1.031.397 2.138.893 2.738.098.119.112.224.083.345l-.333 1.36c-.053.22-.174.267-.402.161-1.499-.698-2.436-2.889-2.436-4.649 0-3.785 2.75-7.262 7.929-7.262 4.163 0 7.398 2.967 7.398 6.931 0 4.136-2.607 7.464-6.227 7.464-1.216 0-2.359-.631-2.75-1.378l-.748 2.853c-.271 1.043-1.002 2.35-1.492 3.146 1.124.347 2.317.535 3.554.535 6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12 0-6.628-5.373-12-12-12z\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"mailto:?body=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fviewpoints%2Fthe-path-to-net-zero%2F&#038;subject=Navigating+the+Path+to+Net+Zero\" target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12.713l-11.985-9.713h23.97l-11.985 9.713zm0 2.574l-12-9.725v15.438h24v-15.438l-12 9.725z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column empty-header-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column article-header_meta is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Embarking on the path to net zero design heralds a transformative journey towards sustainability, where innovative architectural strategies, renewable energy solutions, and holistic approaches converge to create buildings that mitigate carbon emissions. This pursuit of net zero architecture encompasses not only the reduction of energy consumption, but also the integration of regenerative principles, community engagement, and forward-thinking design philosophies. Here, we highlight how METROPOLIS has covered net zero architecture and design. From showcasing workplace and education projects to pursuing a more environmentally friendly future with the Net Zero Conference and the Planet Positive Awards, these designers and architects have ushered in a new era of sustainable architecture and urban planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column article-header_content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><strong><a href=\"#pioneer\">Pioneering Perspectives<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><strong><a href=\"#powerful\">Powerful Net Zero Projects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><strong><a href=\"#Learning\">Learning With Net Zero<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><strong><a href=\"#Building\">Building a Net Zero Future<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><strong><a href=\"#Planet\">Planet Positive Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><strong><a href=\"#moving\">Moving Beyond Net Zero<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><a href=\"#conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"pioneer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pioneering Perspectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">To start off the discussion about net zero architecture, we look at some pioneering architects who share their experiences with sustainable design. Global architecture firm HOK worked with energy consultant The Weidt Group to build a commercially viable <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/a-net-zero-office-today\/\">Net Zero Emissions office building<\/a> in midtown St. Louis, Missouri. Meanwhile in a <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/design-climate-crisis\/\">2021 Earth Day panel<\/a>, Verdical Group\u2019s Drew Shula, USGBC\u2019s Elizabeth Thompson and Carnegie Mellon University\u2019s Vivian Loftness reflected on how the building sector can join the fight against the climate crisis with net zero buildings. Finally, lead DOE researcher and engineer Drury B. Crawley spoke about the challenges of energy neutrality, the future of PVs and importance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/the-power-of-zero\/\">Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Learn more about the pioneering perspectives of Net Zero design:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-cards__wrapper is-recommended is-condensed-default columns-3 multi-row\" data-type=\"metro_viewpoint metro_project metro_program\" data-amount=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"section-title\">Net Zero Pioneers<\/h3><ul><li class=\"card__metro_program\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/a-net-zero-office-today\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9d788bb7d227d3aa32775c4698df3774-site2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9d788bb7d227d3aa32775c4698df3774-site2.jpg 535w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/9d788bb7d227d3aa32775c4698df3774-site2-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/a-net-zero-office-today\/\"><h4>A Net Zero Office Today<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_program\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/the-power-of-zero\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/20071219-6_p121907jb-0095-515h.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/20071219-6_p121907jb-0095-515h.jpg 514w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/20071219-6_p121907jb-0095-515h-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/the-power-of-zero\/\"><h4>The Power of Zero<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_viewpoint\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/design-climate-crisis\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gilkey_Damonte_25-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gilkey_Damonte_25-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gilkey_Damonte_25-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gilkey_Damonte_25-1-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/design-climate-crisis\/\"><h4>Q&#038;A: Design and the Climate Crisis<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_program\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/group-effort-the-next-generation-2011-winner\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Process_Zero_Retrofit_Resolution_Energy_Generating_Algae_01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Process_Zero_Retrofit_Resolution_Energy_Generating_Algae_01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Process_Zero_Retrofit_Resolution_Energy_Generating_Algae_01-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Process_Zero_Retrofit_Resolution_Energy_Generating_Algae_01-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/group-effort-the-next-generation-2011-winner\/\"><h4>Group Effort:  The Next Generation 2011 Winner<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"powerful\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Powerful Net Zero Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">In response to the pressing need for climate action, net zero buildings have emerged as innovative solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and achieve sustainable environmental outcomes. Some examples of innovative projects include INFORM Studio\u2019s net-zero energy <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/roger-williams-gateway-center-inform-studio\/\">Roger Williams Gateway Center<\/a> in Rhode Island, as well as Samsel Architects\u2019 first net zero home in North Carolina. In Texas, Kevin Daly Architects and Productora teamed up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/inside-the-houston-endowment-new-net-zero-building\/\">Houston Endowment\u2019s net zero office building<\/a> modeling sustainability while in Los Angeles, SPF:architects and Hood Design Studio crafted the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/los-angeles-obama-sports-complex\/\">Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex<\/a> that\u2019s both stylish and reached net zero status. Finally, projects that won in the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/three-hospitality-projects-planet-positive\/\">2021 Planet Positive Awards<\/a> in the hospitality category also set the bar for sustainable service, like a mass timber McDonald\u2019s and a passive house cidery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Check out these powerful Net Zero projects below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-cards__wrapper is-recommended is-condensed-default columns-3 multi-row\" data-type=\"metro_viewpoint metro_project\" data-amount=\"5\" ><h3 class=\"section-title\">Powerful Projects<\/h3><ul><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/roger-williams-gateway-center-inform-studio\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Roger_Williams_Gateway_08-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Roger_Williams_Gateway_08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Roger_Williams_Gateway_08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Roger_Williams_Gateway_08-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/roger-williams-gateway-center-inform-studio\/\"><h4>INFORM Studio Brings a Net-Zero Energy Visitor Center to Providence<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/inside-the-houston-endowment-new-net-zero-building\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"the exterior of the houston endowment with white, scalloped siding\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/inside-the-houston-endowment-new-net-zero-building\/\"><h4>Inside the Houston Endowment\u2019s New Net-Zero Building<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_profile\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/samsel-architects-asheville-north-carolina\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/town-mountain-modern-aerial-1-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/town-mountain-modern-aerial-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/town-mountain-modern-aerial-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/town-mountain-modern-aerial-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/samsel-architects-asheville-north-carolina\/\"><h4>For Asheville, North Carolina\u2013based Samsel Architects, Sustainability Is an Ongoing Process<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_program\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/three-hospitality-projects-planet-positive\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/McDonalds-Submission-Images10-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/McDonalds-Submission-Images10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/McDonalds-Submission-Images10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/McDonalds-Submission-Images10-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/three-hospitality-projects-planet-positive\/\"><h4>Three Hospitality Projects Set the Bar for Sustainable Service<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/los-angeles-obama-sports-complex\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Large-20_1-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Large-20_1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Large-20_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Large-20_1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/los-angeles-obama-sports-complex\/\"><h4>In Los Angeles, <strong>A New Athletic Facility Responds to Local Needs<\/strong><\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"learning\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning With Net Zero<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Offices and sports complexes aren\u2019t the only ones to get net zero buildings; schools and libraries have also embraced energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. Over on Staten Island, the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/charleston-library-staten-island\/\">Charleston Library<\/a> by ikon.5 architects includes a suite of sustainability features that surpasses its citywide peers. Meanwhile in Portland, Oregon, the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/gilkey-school\/\">Gilkey International Middle School<\/a> harnesses natural light, biophilia, and tranquility with its sustainable new building thanks to Hacker Architects. Over in Southern California, Palomar College impresses with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/palomar-college-maintenance-operations-complex\/\">Maintenance and Operations Complex<\/a>\u2019s sleek features and carbon-positive spaces that were built with the help of architects BNIM and builders Level 10. Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/awards\/planet-positive\/2023\/perkins-eastman-dc\/\">John Lewis Elementary School<\/a>\u2019s forward-looking design and Net Zero Energy made it a 2023 Planet Positive Awards winner for Education K-12, thanks to Perkins Eastman DC\u2019s hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Read more about these net zero buildings in the educational sector:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-cards__wrapper is-recommended is-condensed-default columns-3 multi-row\" data-type=\"metro_viewpoint metro_profile\" data-amount=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"section-title\">Education<\/h3><ul><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/charleston-library-staten-island\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Charleston_03_11_2022_architecture-02587-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"charleston library exterior\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Charleston_03_11_2022_architecture-02587-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Charleston_03_11_2022_architecture-02587-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Charleston_03_11_2022_architecture-02587-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/charleston-library-staten-island\/\"><h4><strong>Staten Island\u2019s Newest Public Library Boasts Net-Zero Credentials<\/strong><\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/gilkey-school\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gilkey_Damonte_29.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Gilkey Damonte 29|Gilkey Damonte 10|Gilkey Damonte 13|Gilkey Damonte 20|Gilkey Damonte 22|Gilkey Damonte 25|Gilkey Damonte 31|Gilkey Damonte 32|Gilkey Damonte 3|Gilkey Damonte 4|Gilkey Damonte 8\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gilkey_Damonte_29.jpg 899w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gilkey_Damonte_29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Gilkey_Damonte_29-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/gilkey-school\/\"><h4>How Hacker Architects Put a Middle School on the Path to Net Zero<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/palomar-college-maintenance-operations-complex\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hero-1196_001_N2_tif.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex|Palomar College maintenance Operations complex\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hero-1196_001_N2_tif.jpg 900w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hero-1196_001_N2_tif-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hero-1196_001_N2_tif-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/palomar-college-maintenance-operations-complex\/\"><h4>Facing a Limited Budget, This Community College Still Built a Net-Zero Facility<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/john-lewis-elementary-sustainable\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/John-Lewis-Elementary-School_Ext-Entrance-Elevation-Day__Copyright-Joseph-Romeo-Courtesy-Perkins-Eastman_V2-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/John-Lewis-Elementary-School_Ext-Entrance-Elevation-Day__Copyright-Joseph-Romeo-Courtesy-Perkins-Eastman_V2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/John-Lewis-Elementary-School_Ext-Entrance-Elevation-Day__Copyright-Joseph-Romeo-Courtesy-Perkins-Eastman_V2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/John-Lewis-Elementary-School_Ext-Entrance-Elevation-Day__Copyright-Joseph-Romeo-Courtesy-Perkins-Eastman_V2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/john-lewis-elementary-sustainable\/\"><h4>This Hyper-Sustainable Elementary School Is the First of its Kind<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"building\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building a Net Zero Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">The push to mandate buildings that produce as much energy or water as they consume annually, continues as people become more aware of the growing climate crisis. As most in the building community are already aware, buildings account for roughly 40 percent of the energy consumed in the U.S. and over a third of our carbon emissions. But how do we continue to find ways to expand the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/drew-shula-net-zero-conference\/\">green movement<\/a> and move toward a net zero future? Gathering at the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/verdical-group-net-zero-conference\/\">Net Zero Conference<\/a>, which offers resources, tools and information to help the architecture and design industry adapt to the future of net zero buildings, is certainly a step in the right direction. Started by <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/drew-shula-net-zero-conference\/\">Verdical Group founder Drew Shula<\/a>, the conference was started to catalyze a transformation away from fossil fuel energy sources to renewable energy, and recognize <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/trailblazer-awards-2023-net-zero-conference\/\">climate changemakers<\/a> who are working to build a net zero future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Discover more about the Net Zero conference:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-cards__wrapper is-recommended is-condensed-default columns-3 multi-row\" data-type=\"metro_viewpoint metro_project\" data-amount=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"section-title\">Catalysts<\/h3><ul><li class=\"card__metro_profile\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/trailblazer-awards-2023-net-zero-conference\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NZ23-Trailblazers_High-Res_M-1024x640.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NZ23-Trailblazers_High-Res_M-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NZ23-Trailblazers_High-Res_M-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NZ23-Trailblazers_High-Res_M-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/trailblazer-awards-2023-net-zero-conference\/\"><h4>Meet the Climate Leaders Awarded at this Year\u2019s Net Zero Conference<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_profile\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/practicing-architectural-disobedience-with-verdical-group-ceo-drew-shula\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/practicing-architectural-disobedience-with-verdical-group-ceo-drew-shula\/\"><h4>Practicing &#8220;Architectural Disobedience&#8221; with Verdical Group CEO Drew Shula<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_profile\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/net-zero-2022-makes-the-case-for-expanding-the-green-movement\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NetZero-33-of-164-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NetZero-33-of-164-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NetZero-33-of-164-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NetZero-33-of-164-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/profiles\/net-zero-2022-makes-the-case-for-expanding-the-green-movement\/\"><h4>Net Zero 2022 Makes the Case for Expanding the Green Movement<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_viewpoint\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/verdical-group-net-zero-conference\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WEBRES-BANNER.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WEBRES-BANNER.jpg 900w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WEBRES-BANNER-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WEBRES-BANNER-768x364.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/verdical-group-net-zero-conference\/\"><h4>Verdical Group\u2019s 7th Annual Net Zero Conference: Building a Net Zero Future<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"planet\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planet Positive Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><em>METROPOLIS<\/em>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/planet-positive-awards-2021\/\">Planet Positive Awards<\/a> recognizes creative projects and products from around the world that address the topics of climate change, ecosystem health, sustainability. Recently, there\u2019s been a focus on Net Zero buildings and architecture, like Paul Murdoch Architects\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/awards\/planet-positive\/2023\/paul-murdoch-architects\/\">Earvin Magic Johnson Park Event Center<\/a>, which was the winner for Best Water Use and Conservation. The project includes a viable Net Zero Water system that collects and recycles extra stormwater into the surrounding biohabitats. Another is Houser Walker Architecture and McLennan Design\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/awards\/planet-positive\/2023\/houser-walker-architecture\/\">ASHRAE Net Zero Headquarters<\/a>, which won the Honorable Mention for Workplace. This project was retrofitted with sustainable materials to reduce energy use and carbon footprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Learn more about the Planet Postive Awards:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-cards__wrapper is-recommended is-condensed-default columns-3 single-row\" data-type=\"metro_viewpoint metro_project\" data-amount=\"3\" ><h3 class=\"section-title\">Planet Positive<\/h3><ul><li class=\"card__metro_program\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/planet-positive-awards-2021\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PPA_LandingPage_Banner-02-1024x313.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Planet Positive\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PPA_LandingPage_Banner-02-1024x313.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PPA_LandingPage_Banner-02-300x92.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PPA_LandingPage_Banner-02-768x235.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/programs\/planet-positive-awards-2021\/\"><h4>Announcing the Winners of the Planet Positive Awards<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__met_awards_ppa_2023\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/awards\/planet-positive\/2023\/paul-murdoch-architects\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Innovation_PaulMurdochArchitects_1-1024x1022.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Metropolis Planet Positive Awards Paul Murdoch Architects\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Innovation_PaulMurdochArchitects_1-1024x1022.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Innovation_PaulMurdochArchitects_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Innovation_PaulMurdochArchitects_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Innovation_PaulMurdochArchitects_1-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Innovation_PaulMurdochArchitects_1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/awards\/planet-positive\/2023\/paul-murdoch-architects\/\"><h4>Paul Murdoch Architects<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__met_awards_ppa_2023\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/awards\/planet-positive\/2023\/houser-walker-architecture\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"977\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Projects_HouserWalkerArchitecture_1-2-1024x977.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Projects_HouserWalkerArchitecture_1-2-1024x977.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Projects_HouserWalkerArchitecture_1-2-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ME_PlanetPostiveAwards2023_Projects_HouserWalkerArchitecture_1-2-768x733.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/awards\/planet-positive\/2023\/houser-walker-architecture\/\"><h4><strong>Houser Walker Architecture<\/strong>\/McLennan Design<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"moving\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Moving Beyond Net Zero<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">As we continue to grapple with the full life cycle of all materials and surfaces in a project, how we view \u201cnet zero\u201d is set to change. While<a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/zero-carbon-ratings\/\"> rating<\/a> systems, which certify that a building reduces and offsets the resources it uses to the maximum extent possible, are certainly helpful when it comes to net architecture, we also should keep in mind the materials and surfaces that make up the building, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/what-architects-and-designers-need-to-know-about-embodied-carbon\/\">embodied carbon emissions<\/a> that come from it. Luckily, projects like Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/urban-sequoia-responsible-disruptors\/\">Urban Sequoia<\/a>, which envisions forests of carbon absorbers in cities and was a winner in <em>METROPOLIS\u2019<\/em> inaugural Responsible Disruptors competition, help us keep those carbon emissions in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Read more about how we can move beyond Net Zero:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-cards__wrapper is-recommended is-condensed-default columns-3 single-row\" data-type=\"metro_viewpoint metro_project\" data-amount=\"2\" ><h3 class=\"section-title\">Beyond Net Zero<\/h3><ul><li class=\"card__metro_viewpoint\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/zero-carbon-ratings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Z-horizontal-graphic.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Z-horizontal-graphic.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Z-horizontal-graphic-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Z-horizontal-graphic-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/viewpoints\/zero-carbon-ratings\/\"><h4>How Can a Building Become &#8220;Zero Carbon&#8221;?<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"card__metro_project\"><div class=\"post-cards__image\"><a class=\"post-cards__link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/urban-sequoia-responsible-disruptors\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RND300_033_N10_jpg-1024x641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"urban sequoia rendering\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RND300_033_N10_jpg-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RND300_033_N10_jpg-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RND300_033_N10_jpg-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cards__content\"><a class=\"post-cards__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/urban-sequoia-responsible-disruptors\/\"><h4>Urban Sequoia Raises the Bar on Carbon Neutral Urban Design<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">As we navigate the complexities of climate change and environmental degradation, the path to net zero design stands as a beacon of hope and possibility. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, technological innovation, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, this journey offers a roadmap for creating resilient, efficient, and harmonious built environments. By embracing the principles of net zero design, we can not only mitigate the impacts of climate change, but also cultivate a future where net zero buildings and infrastructure coexist harmoniously with the natural world, ensuring a legacy of stewardship and prosperity for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"comment size-regular\">Would you like to comment on this article? 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