40 Finalists Selected to Advance in DOE's 2024 Solar Decathlon
The U.S. Department of Energy's annual design challenge recognizes collegiate cutting-edge, zero energy building designs
What Will It Take to Bring All New and Existing Construction to Net Zero?
A new report maps out a path for residential new construction and retrofits to reach urgent climate goals
Lessons in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability From The New American Home
The 2023 show home offers an ultra-comfortable, healthy, and sustainable environment that's a model for energy and water efficiencies, regardless of price point
The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis
A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert
Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Idea Home
The custom home in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert set some ambitious net zero home-performance goals. These building products help to meet them
Brooklyn Net Zero Geothermal Apartment Complex Will Be First and Largest in the US
The New York housing complex—the first geothermal project of its kind at this scale—could serve as a blueprint for net zero living
Net Zero
Why ‘Net Zero’ Homes Are Growing in Popularity
How climate catastrophes are starting a new movement in the housing industry
Community Development
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 net-zero community in the country. Homes will…
Energy Efficiency
Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum
From community installations to a push in some municipalities for all-electric building codes, interest in solar keeps growing
Net Zero
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 transform each home into a zero-energy one. The…
Net Zero
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 undergo retrofits to meet the new standards.…
Net Zero
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
Net Zero
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
Net Zero
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
