Zero Energy Home Project Team Members: Clay Hardy Suede Reed Matt Cook Manuel Lehoux

Key Features Low cost materials Improved insolation Energy efficient heating and cooling system Natural energy using solar and wood Voltage resistors Water reservoir Energy Efficient Appliances LED light bulbs, TVs, and a washer and dryer.

RESEARCH summary We have learned from sketching home designs that they take a lot of precision, planning, and time. Comparing prices of different products, their energy use and cost, and cost effectiveness. Looking at other ZEH’s has taught us that solar panels were a necessity. Testing the cooler/heat transfer allowed us to determine how many solar panels we would need.

Walk Through

Building Layout: Basement The layout of our basement is mostly storage with a section in the corner for a living area. Key Features Water Filtration Systems Voltage Resistors High Efficiency Appliances Television Washer/Dryer Water Heating/Cooling System Solar Panels A/C and wood stove(backup)

Building Layout: First Floor The layout of our first floor consisted of a kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Key Features High Efficiency Television Refrigerator/Freezer Dishwasher Large Windows

Building layout: Second Floor and attic Key Features Storage Solar panels Wiring systems and batteries 6” foam insulation Ceilings, walls, floors R-value: 4-6.5

Zeh Calculator

Energy Supply System/Pv system 6 Panels How big Why

Lessons Learned