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April 30, 2025

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The 2,522-square-foot Ultimate Z.E.N. Home will serve as the model for Thrive Home Builders’ new 39-lot Vitality Collection in Denver’s Central Park master planned community. | Photo: Eric Lucero Photography
The 2,522-square-foot Ultimate Z.E.N. Home will serve as the model for Thrive Home Builders’ new 39-lot Vitality Collection in Denver’s Central Park master planned community. | Photo: Eric Lucero Photography
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home is proof that combining high performance and market appeal is a recipe for success in today’s competitive production environment
Oct. 6, 2020
DuPont DrainWrap installed on the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home in Denver built by Thrive Home Builders. Read more, below.
Du Pont Drain Wrap Installed On The Ultimate Ze n Home In Denver Built By Thrive Home Builders Read More, Below
Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal
Oct. 5, 2020

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The home’s double 2x4 wall stud system, separated by a 2 1/2-inch air space, will be insulated with blown fiberglass and air-sealed at the drywall, but will not have exterior insulation board. | Photo: Thrive Home Builders
The home’s double 2x4 wall stud system, separated by a 2 1/2-inch air space, will be insulated with blown fiberglass and air-sealed at the drywall, but will not have exterior insulation board. | Photo: Thrive Home Builders
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home proves there’s more than one way to deliver a high-performance wall
April 2, 2020
Achieving the level of indoor comfort and energy savings Thrive buyers expect takes a total team effort. | Photo: Eric Lucero
Achieving the level of indoor comfort and energy savings Thrive buyers expect takes a total team effort. | Photo: Eric Lucero
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home took a team approach to conquer aggressive performance and cost goals and deliver optimum indoor comfort.
Oct. 1, 2020
Healthy indoor air quality is a priority for the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home | Photo courtesy TitleXchange
Healthy indoor air quality is a priority for the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home | Photo courtesy TitleXchange
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns
May 29, 2020
The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home took an innovative approach to solar energy. | Photo: courtesy Thrive Home Builders
The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home took an innovative approach to solar energy. | Photo: courtesy Thrive Home Builders
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home takes a holistic approach to optimizing investments in renewable solar energy at production scale
July 24, 2020