The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes
Developer FivePoint Valencia broke ground on a new 21,000-home project that will become the largest…
Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum
From community solar installations to a push in some municipalities for all-electric building codes, interest in solar keeps growing
Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?
The average American home still runs on fossil fuels, but one report has found a feasible plan to…
Retrofitting Existing Homes Will Be Vital for Reaching Emission Targets
If governments want to reach emission reduction targets for housing stock, older homes will have to…
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Housing's Now: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
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.
Products
A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal
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Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Comfort Solution
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home took a team approach to conquer aggressive performance and cost goals and deliver optimum indoor comfort.
Solar
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Solution for Solar
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home takes a holistic approach to optimizing investments in renewable solar energy at production scale
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Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design
Designing your homes to optimize the sun and reduce mechanical energy loads is critical to achieving a net zero energy balance
Healthy Homes
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns
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Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Role of Trade Partnerships
Two builders discuss why cultivating true trade partners is essential to successfully transitioning your business to building net zero or NZE-ready homes
Construction
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Wall Assembly
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home proves there’s more than one way to deliver a high-performance wall
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Transitioning to Building Net Zero Homes? Start With Land Acquisition
Make land your first consideration for building net zero and net-zero energy ready homes
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What Do Homebuyers Want? Builders Adopt a New Strategy
Homebuyer desires are ever-changing and transient. Getting back to some core principles can help builders refocus their business and attract buyers in the process
