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ReNEWW stands for Retrofit Net-zero: Energy, Water, and Waste. The house helps researchers develop the next generation of high performance home.

Ultra-high efficiency appliances that increase core performance while lowering their impact on the environment and cost to operate are one research focus.

 

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Whirlpool Corporation, along with Purdue University, transformed an existing home near Purdue’s campus into a world-class research laboratory and sustainable living showcase called the ReNEWW house.

 

For more information on the ReNEWW house, visit the website: http://renewwhouse.com

Purdue researchers installed the Biowall in the ReNEWW house to monitor the performance of the biofilter, the health of the plants present and comfort of residents.

The installation, finished during the summer of 2016, was successful.  Testing is underway to evaluate the Biowall aesthetics and impact on IAQ.

To minimize the resident maintenance of the Biowall and assist with ongoing research, a web-based building automation system controls the watering, lights and fan operation.