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High-Performance Farmhouse
The "pretty good" home was part of a case study on a net-zero community in Cumberland, Maine.
Is Zero Energy the Answer?
Experts share their thoughts on the role of net-zero-energy homes in a climate-friendly future for residential construction.
Elizabeth Disalvo, Architect
A willingness to collaborate has helped Elizabeth Disalvo and her architectural firm to offer lower-cost energy-efficient pre-desgned prefab homes.
Building a Zero-Energy Home for Less
An Oregon design-build firm makes high performance more affordable.
Energy-Smart HVAC
High-performance builder Ben Bogie explains how the components of this cutting-edge, energy-sipping mechanical system adequately heat and cool a home using as little energy as possible.
Flood-Ready Passive House
This deep-energy retrofit is the first certified Passive House and net-positive residence in Cold Spring, N.Y.
High Design at Home in Nature
A net-zero home sited to connect to its rural setting earns LEED for Homes certification.
Building a Prototype for Net-Zero Neighborhoods
Green-building strategies and low-carbon materials define the design of this cluster of energy-efficient, solar-powered homes.
Balanced Performance
A tiny footprint and the use of emerging building strategies were just two of the hurdles when designing this net-zero home.
Zero-Energy Homes Are Ready for the Mainstream
Zero-energy homes have become more cost-effective and should no longer be viewed as only for the wealthy.

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