Unity Net-Zero Home at Greenbuild / by Jon Gardzelewski

Perhaps our favorite exhibit at Greenbuild 2015 was the Net-Zero demonstration home by Unity Homes. They quoted me an incredibly affordable price to have this shipped and installed: a 3-bedroom unit ranges between $275K and $325K.  Net-Zero is moving the residential market!  

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Gracious living space with ample passive solar gains.  Very clear "served" and "servant" zones simplifies the mechanical systems design. 

Gracious living space with ample passive solar gains.  Very clear "served" and "servant" zones simplifies the mechanical systems design. 


Super-insulated wall construction with continuous insulation thermal break.  All materials are Cradle-to-Cradle certified.

Super-insulated wall construction with continuous insulation thermal break.  All materials are Cradle-to-Cradle certified.