Das Haus Real-World Demonstration of High Energy Efficiency Tech Visits Atlanta to Kick Off Tour

Oct. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- ATLANTA, GA – The North American tour of Das Haus, a world-class exhibition that connects industry professionals in North America with the latest market-ready renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions from Germany, will open in Atlanta on October 17th.

Presented by the German American Chambers of Commerce, this pavilion is an integrated, multifaceted structure that demonstrates real-world technologies and solutions for meeting ultra-low energy building standards. It draws inspiration from the Technical University of Darmstadt’s 2007 and 2009 first-place entries in the Solar Decathlon, an international solar house competition presented by the US Department of Energy.

“Das Haus demonstrates high efficiency energy technologies that are ready to go to market,” said Carsten Jacobi, German American Chamber of Commerce for the Southern US. “Our primary goal is to open a dialogue that will help local professionals create international partnerships. Das Haus is a rallying point for that discussion.”

Several special events and presentations by thought leaders on sustainability, green building and new methods of integration for ultra-low energy buildings will be part of the Das Haus pavilion. A full schedule can be found at http://atlanta.dashaustour.com/. A brief schedule includes:

October 19th:      Press Preview & Grand Opening – 5:30 pm – 8 pm
October 20th:      Half Day Conference: “The Net Zero House – Innovation in Renewables & Energy Efficiency” – 8:30 am – 2 pm
October 24th:      Sustainability Week Kick-off Event & Reception (in cooperation with the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability)  6 pm – 8 pm
October 25th:      University Day & Guided Tour – 10 am – 6 pm

The pavilion opens to the public on Monday, October 17th at 10 a.m., at The World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place, located at 121 Baker Street NW in Atlanta.  The exhibition, including guided tours, will be open from 10 am – 6 p.m. on days of operation and admission is free.

“Germany has made significant strides in sustainable design and renewable energy,” said Jacobi. “More than 20 percent of Germany’s energy consumption derives from renewable resources, and there is a strong appetite for sustainable technology. We’re bringing to Atlanta a unique pavilion that demonstrates these technologies for meeting ultra-low energy building standards.”

Das Haus incorporates a multitude of sustainability technologies including:
•   Thin film photovoltaic roof, facade and louvered panel systems
•   Heat-recovery climate control and ventilation systems, Passive House Standard triple-pane windows
•   Solar-powered LED lighting systems and high-efficiency appliances
•   Vacuum insulated panel systems
•   VRLA battery systems
•   Advanced wall construction materials and methods

“Das Haus goes beyond a single building,” said Jacobi. “It’s the convergence of technology with integration and ideas with activation. We hope to use this pavilion as a rallying point for experts and thought leaders here in the U.S. to connect with their counterparts in Germany to ensure that the sustainable building practices in Das Haus are only the beginning.”

For more information on Das Haus and to register for guided tours and events, visit www.DasHausTour.com. For more information on the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US, visit www.gaccsouth.com.  

The German American Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest bilateral trade organizations worldwide.  With 2,500 member companies and office locations in Atlanta, Chicago and New York as well as branch offices in Houston, Philadelphia and San Francisco, the GACC offers experience in facilitating connections and services between German industry and its partners in the U.S.

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Das Haus is a traveling pavilion, a North American tour and an ongoing international dialogue about advanced technologies for home construction and solar energy use. The purpose – to share German innovations that have achieved sustainable construction and operational energy savings. Attendees will represent leading organizations and businesses in building materials, architecture, engineering, renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses, universities, and public officials.

It’s about the future of sustainable building and the resources and integration needed to reach that future. Come join the dialogue.