Lessons from Asheville’s First Zero Energy Ready Home
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Published in Green Building Advisor Locate ducts inside the home’s conditioned space and include an efficient hot water distribution system By Leigha Dickens | May 28, 2019 The Department of […]
1. The Envelope Please

This is the first a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving, Award Winning Net-Zero Energy Home Builder. https://youtu.be/EWbAEE9-cfw
2. Moisture Management
This is the second in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Building on Moisture Management. This series features Bob (The Builder) Irving, Award winning Net-Zero Energy builder. This video […]
3. Thermal Bridging
This is the third in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving of Canterbury NH. Thermal Bridging heat conducted from warm to cold through […]
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Buildings use almost 50% of the energy consumed in the United States in 2019, One of the most effective ways for cutting energy consumption and carbon emissions is to make […]
4. Infiltration
Infiltration is the fourth in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes. Learn how to air seal a house. Then, learn how to test your work to see how […]
5. Air Sealing and Ventilation
This is the fifth in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes Featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving This video discusses how to air-seal a home and then measure how […]
6. Rigid and Foam Insulation
The Economics of Zero-Energy Homes – Rocky Mountain Institute Report
Net Zero Energy Homes Resources These reports are from the Rocky Mountain Institute: REPORT/PAPER The Economics of Zero-Energy Homes […]