The First Net Zero Energy Restaurant in the Quick-Service Industry
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When it comes to dining out in an energy-efficient manner, you can now have your fries and eat them, too. Newly opened in Orlando, Florida, on Walt Disney World property is the new net zero energy-designed McDonald’s—the first of its kind amongst the fast food giant’s 40,000-plus restaurants.
Easy on both the eyes and energy consumption, the global flagship restaurant combines modern architecture and design with technology to create enough renewable energy on-site to cover its energy needs on a net annual basis.
This recently remodeled location in Orlando will serve as a learning hub for McDonald’s to test solutions for reducing energy and water use, representing the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation.
Under a shed clad in solar panels, the 8,024-square-foot restaurant, designed by Ross Barney Architects, was envisioned and developed in response to the warm, sunny Florida climate. According to the firm’s online portfolio, energy consumption is reduced by optimizing building and kitchen systems.
