Base Line Building + Phius Principles = Phius Core + Renewables = Phius Zero
There are different ways to utilize photovoltaic in buildings; check out this interview with Michael Lackner (Pilkington Austria) on building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV).
Phius offers two certification tiers, Phius CORE and Phius ZERO.
Phius CORE is based on a per person net source energy reduction based on a global āfair shareā principle.
Phius CORE focuses on the foundation passive building principles, but only requires renewables if the āfair shareā source energy target is not met.
Phius ZERO is based on net-zero energy consumption per person (total renewable energy production equals or exceeds energy consumption).
Phius ZERO always requires renewable energy and is compatible with all renewable energy sources ā on or off-site.
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