Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?
Retrofitting Existing Homes Will Be Vital for Reaching Emission Targets
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.
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
Net Zero
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
High-Performance Homes
Zero Energy Ready Home Adoption Is Accelerating
Sam Rashkin, chief architect of the U.S.
Show Village
Four Innovative Modular Homes at Show Village 2020
Professional Builder’s annual Show Village and The New American Home at IBS 2020 demonstrate a variety of innovative housing options