A+E Architects, Green Architects, Sustainable Design Cape Cod

1277 Millstone Road

Brewster, Ma 02631

phone: 508.896.0051

fax: 508.896.6199

Optimize Energy Performance of Building: reduce electricity load by specifying energy star appliances, use energy-efficient lighting and natural lighting wherever possible, reduce phantom loads, optimize heating

Insulation & Envelope Strategies: use continuous insulation to optimize performance of building envelope, test existing buildings using blower door test, replace leaking windows and doors as required

Passive Solar Design: optimize the siting of the building to receive as much southern exposure as possible, provide thermal mass and reduce number of openings on the north, east and west elevations

Natural Ventilation: consider the site's prevailing summer and winter winds and utilize to optimize natural ventilation through the building

Renewable Energy: integrate renewable energy whenever possible including wind and photovoltaic panels to provide electricity and solar thermal panels to provide domestic hot water and radiant heating

Green Power: encourage the purchase of green power such as the Cape Light Compacts Green Power program so as to increase demand for renewables in Massachusetts, and beyond

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	Resources:
	cape light compact	e2 solar
	home energy raters llc	cape & islands self-reliance
	energy star	building science

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firm focus				firm update: news & awards

A+E Architects, Inc. is a full service architectural design-build firm specializing in sustainable design, green building, and environmentally sensitive construction on Cape Cod, the South shore, and beyond. Alison Alessi, Architect, Leed AP and Bob Evans, licensed construction supervisor, have the experience to make your environmentally responsible project a reality.

Net Zero Energy House : Hyannis, MA

Thankful Chases Pathway: Harwich, MA An Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Projects Receives Leed Certification

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