The BIOS Brand
was created by
Panelized Building Systems as a line of quality
constructed zero energy homes in 2004. The Brand is expanding to
include
Maintenance,
Additions/Remodeling, and New
Construction. An
Energy Museum and
Environmental Art Gallery are also in the works.
BIOS
invites you to live a better life by living, working and playing in a
green environment. BiosBuildingTechnologies.com is a resource designed
especially for you -- someone who cares about the environment for the
sake of the planet and its future generations as well as for the
immediate health and wealth of you and
your family today.
We are here to
educate you in designing and building the green home or office of your
dreams -- a space that is environmentally friendly, affordable and
cost-effective in the near and long term. From solar/wind/hydro power
to fuel cell and other energy-saving construction technologies, we are
committed to sharing our expertise in the latest and greatest in what
green building has to offer today. We can educate you and guide you
every step of the way throughout your personal green building project.
Be the change you want to see!
Zero Energy Goals
In support of the world working
toward greater energy independence and a cleaner environment,
BIOS Building Technologies embraces the strategic goal of
developing net-zero energy buildings to reduce global energy
demand. BIOS Building Technologies strategic goal is to create
technologies and design approaches that provide marketable zero
energy homes and commercial buildings. A net-zero energy
building is a residential or commercial building with greatly
reduced needs for energy through efficiency gains (60% to 70%
less than conventional practice), with the balance of energy
needs supplied by renewable technologies. These efficiency gains
will have application to buildings currently being constructed,
which will help provide energy savings immediately.
Working with our global partners we bring together expertise in
energy efficiency and renewable energy to research the design
and construction of new buildings that produce energy as well as
consume less energy. In the residential area, for example, home
building teams are designing and constructing houses that are at
least 50% more efficient than average homes and employ solar
electric or solar hot water systems (or both) to offset energy
from the utility provider. These prototype homes are also being
used to conduct research to improve building design and
technologies.
To improve various sectors of commercial building, BIOS Building
Technologies is forming alliances with key industry partners.
These alliances provide input into the research conducted by the
High Performance Commercial Buildings team and help work toward
the goal of zero energy buildings.
