Glossary

Centralized technical space in home.

Resistance to compression in materials.

Passive solar, shading, and insulation.

Balanced ventilation with heat recovery.

pps or displays to manage building systems.

Designated space for washing and storage.

Thermal resistance below living areas.

Higher urban temperatures due to materials.

Measure of heat flow through a material; lower = better.

Fast assembly due to prefabrication.