The technology involved in building and designing a cost-effective zero energy home is well established. The resources below provide the basic information needed for a successful zero home project. And since new technologies and strategies for lowering cost and improving effectiveness are advancing steadily, you can stay abreast of the latest developments in zero energy building advances by signing up for our Builders and Designers Zero Home Newsletter (link).
Books
“The Power of Zero: Learning from the World’s Leading Net Zero Buildings,” by Brad Liljequist
“The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future,” by William Maclay and Maclay Architects
“Toward a Zero Energy Home: A Complete Guide to Energy Self-Sufficiency at Home,” by David Johnston and Scott Gibson
“Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet,” by Ann Edminster
“Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction,” by David Johnston and Scott Gibson
“The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live,” by Sarah Susanka
“Net Zero Energy Buildings, Passive House + Renewables,” A free e-book by NAPH Network
Videos – New Construction
Zero Energy Home Building Techniques with Bill Hull
Twelve Essential Steps to Net Zero Energy with Ted Clifton
Chasing Net Zero Series by Green Energy Futures
Videos – Renovating to Zero
Shelter: How to Destroy the Planet from the Comfort of Home with Matt Grocoff
Articles
“A Net-Zero-Energy House for $125 a Square Foot,” Eric Thomas, GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, January 7, 2013
“Net-Zero For a Competitive Price,” GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, November 26, 2012
“Making Net-Zero Affordable,” Solar Today, November/December 2011
“Choose the Low Hanging Fruit,” Norbert Lechner, Solar Today, November/December 2011
“Study Shows That Expensive Windows Yield Meager Energy Returns,” Martin Holliday, GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, September 12, 2012
“Identifying Affordable Zero Energy House Solutions,” Gary Proskiw, Natural Resources Canada, November 26, 2010
Websites
International Living Future Institute
Building America Solution Center
