5.10: DSA wins AIA Energy & Sustainability Merit Award for Oakland Net Zero Energy Townhome!
Jury considers the project an "exemplary model for multi-family housing."
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12.09: Oakland Net Zero Energy Townhome named Home of the Year by Green Builder Magazine!
High density, affordability and net zero energy made DSA's design a "hands-down favorite."
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09.28.09: Zero Energy Multifamily Pre-Fab Prototype Is a Success!
DSA's innovative green design for Zero Energy multifamily housing has been realized with the Zeta Communities prototype in Oakland. This design incorporates passive and active sustainable design strategies, along with the latest in sustainable and green building materials and efficient green prefab construction methods...
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03.21.09: DSA Present Zero Energy Topics at CASBA Conference
In addition to extensive knowledge of Straw Bale design and construction, Dan and Dietmar bring their innovative Zero Energy housing design experience to the California Straw Bale Association's annual conference.
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It's a Net Zero Energy House!!
One year after moving into their passive + active solar house with straw bale walls, homeowners Becky and Ron proudly report a negative utility bill ...
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11.07.08: Home Renovation Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
Dan Smith and Associates is proud to have been involved in the highest-scoring LEED Platinum green home renovation...
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09.25.08: West Coast Green 2008
Dan and Dietmar again participated in West Coast Green...
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04.08: Presentation Retreat Center
The LEED Gold accredited Presentation Retreat Center received the 2008 ACTERRA Business Environmental Award for Sustainable Built Environment....
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