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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Walk Through

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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

8. Zeh Calculator

9. Energy Supply System/Pv system
6 Panels
How big
Why

10. Lessons Learned