Zero energy house

This house is amazing! From designboom: in a continued effort to produce ecologically conscious structures, the research center on zero emission buildings and design office snøhetta partnered up to…

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At its research labs, GE says it has the smart-grid technology, including solar panels and efficient appliances, to build a home that has a net-zero energy consumption.

The home enjoys renewable energy production via integrated photovoltaic/solar-thermal roof panels, offsetting 100% of CO2 emissions.

Welcome to our gallery featuring the beautiful Net Zero home designed by 2e Architects. Designed for clients Judy and Craig, this brand new home has been designed top-to-bottom with their preferences and environmentally-friendly mentality in mind. This home is a Net Zero home, meaning that the energy consumed by the home is equal to the amount...

If you were to rank sustainable homes primarily based on their energy efficiency, Zero Net Energy homes would rank extremely high. They’re pretty cool — and complicated. Top U.S. home builder PulteGroup moves into the eco-friendly homes market by providing Zero Net Energy homes to the masses.

A manufacturer of structural insulated panels (SIPs) in Brattleboro, Vermont, has launched a line of net-zero-energy kit houses that will allow owner/builders or developers to assemble a basic shell for about $150 per sq. ft. SmartHomze come in five sizes that range from 560 square feet to 1,700 square feet. Kits include materials for exterior walls, the roof, doors and windows, photovoltaic modules, heating and cooling equipment, and a heat-recovery ventilator. Buyers are responsible for…

If you're building a new home, making sure your home is energy-efficient and comfortable to live in is crucial to your long-term comfort and happiness. Find out the 10 steps to designing a home that will be energy-efficient and comfortable and helps improve your family's health. These 10 steps are the process to making a net-zero energy home and on the path to a passive house. #healthyhome #sustainabledesign

Because geothermal heat pumps use the earth’s natural heat, they are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies available today.

Living in a Healthy Home that uses next to Zero Energy is what everybody wants, and building a home to Passive House standards is one way to achieve this - Check out below "How to Build A Passive House on a Budget" in USA & Canada with EcoHome. Many high-performance construction techniques are explained in the Green Building Guides section, and for an overview to Passive House Certification in North America see here.