DOE Partners with Building Industry on Energy Saving Plans for Homes, Schools and Businesses
Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced a 20-year plan to make homes more energy efficient and more comfortable and healthy for their occupants was jointly released by the building envelope industry, which produces walls, floors, and ceilings, and the Department of Energy (DOE). The Building Envelope Technology Roadmap will guide cooperation among researchers, industry, and federal and state government to make tomorrow's buildings more energy efficient and healthier for the environment.
By 2020, the industry envisions building envelopes that are net producers of energy, with movable walls and rooms that adapt to changing needs and environmental factors. The 2020 building envelope's intelligent features will adjust the interior climate based on the weather and provide naturally derived lighting and ventilation, enhancing overall comfort and occupant health.