Project FROG Unveils Zero-Energy, Quick-to-Build Classroom of the Future
When the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo opens in Boston next week, many members of the public will get their first glimpse of Project FROG’s revolutionary, zero-energy and fast-deploying FROG Zero classroom.
Based in San Francisco, Project FROG plans to showcase the FROG Zero structure in Greenbuild’s “School of the Future” exhibit.
- » See also: Changents Teams Up with Down2Earth to Promote Grass Roots Action for a Greener Boston
- » Get EcoLocalizer by RSS or sign up by email.
What makes FROG Zero so special? First, coupled with its active solar energy system, the structure actually generates more energy within its footprint than it needs to support its operating systems. The 1,280-square-foot classroom is also built with recycled or renewable materials, produces practically zero carbon emissions and is flexible enough to be put up quickly in a wide variety of locations and climates.
“The construction industry has been incredibly destructive to the environment; it contributes only 5 percent to our GDP, yet consumes nearly 40 percent of our energy and natural resources while accounting for more than 45 percent of landfill waste,” said Mark Miller, founder and CEO of Project FROG. “The FROG Zero is about making green easy and affordable … we’re the first to reach zero-energy, but we are not stopping there. Our vision is that the FROG Zero inspires the industry to advance to a new baseline for design and innovation and to work within the boundaries of environmental sustainability.”
Founded in 2006, Project FROG (for “Flexible Response to Ongoing Growth”) aims to design and build affordable, sustainable and permanent green buildings that can be adapted to many different environments.
The Greenbuild expo runs Nov. 19 through 21.
