Join us for an Allies for Efficiency in-person event on April 3 at Rusted Gate Farm, a non-profit dedicated to supporting small farms through demonstration, education and innovation. Hear directly from the project team that built and designed a 6,000+ square foot net-zero learning center and how this facility supports Rusted Gate’s mission in the community. Plus, earn 1.5 AIA LU credits (pending review). 

The project team utilized energy analyses and modeling, high-performance envelope design and a solar feasibility study to achieve the facility’s Path to Net Zero designation through Energy Trust of Oregon.  

Come experience and learn about: 

• How the project design embraces sustainability and resiliency with the choice of “fire-wise” building materials, FSC framing, beams, columns and finish woods 
• The energy efficient design features that support occupant health, comfort and productivity 
• Water-wise landscaping strategies, including rain garden features and low-water plant materialsThe solar farm features; roof-mounted and pole-mounted PV panel arrays were essential to meeting the net-zero design goals