SIPs, as some call them, or Structural Insulated Panels, are gaining momentum in the building sector. There are many ways to build a home but one that has been endorsed by the Passive House movement is using SIPS for the exterior walls and roof of the dwelling. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high performance building […]
Zero Energy is pleased to announce that we have completed the first EMERALD certified home in DE to the National Green Building Standard. The home is situated in Wolfe Pointe, a coastal development in Lewes, DE. Zero Energy is the leader in green construction and custom energy efficient design. They also finished the first GOLD […]
You have a few options when it comes to solar hot water heating in this Mid-Atlantic region. One of the more common approaches is to use a flat plate collector array or and evacuated tube collector array. Both of these systems need space on your roof. Typically for a 2500 SF home it requires about […]
It seems commonplace to just naturally paint the drywall in your new home. Some people might ask, “what else would you do with your walls if you didn’t paint them?” There are several eco friendly alternative to just normal painting. Standard paints and other adhesives in your home contain VOC’s or volatile organic compounds. These […]
We are really excited to install one of the first residential green roofs in Sussex County and maybe Delaware. Three separate green roofs on this one house will create a great natural space as well as save energy and conserve water. The integrated rain water collection system will recycle rain water and use it to irrigate the landscape […]
What’s all the talk about foam insulation? Does it work and what types are there? Yes, foam is good for residential and commercial construction practices. The two main types of spray foam are closed cell and open cell foam. The closed cell foam is a vapor barrier whereas the open cell foam will allow air […]
Zero Energy is a residential / light commercial green building company located in coastal Delaware. We build all of our structures to the “National Green Building Standard” released in the Spring of 2009 and are continually striving to be the leader in quality and customer satisfaction. Learn more
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