“Ohm Sweet Ohm” is a great example of how a home and landscape with intensive energy efficiency and sustainability goals can also be beautiful, healthy, and integrate into an already established neighborhood of one- and two-story houses. A major project goal was for the owners to reach net zero energy for their house and automobile electricity consumption on an annual basis. To achieve this, careful consideration was given to the overall massing, mechanical systems, detail development and materials selection at all levels. The design enables the owners to minimize energy consumption, it takes advantage of passive solar principles with efficient window tuning, geothermal technology is used and on-site energy production is maximized using roof mounted PV panels.
The design absorbs more than 100% of storm water on site by collecting additional storm water from the street and enables potable water conservation as well. This home is seeking several certifications including GreenStar, LEED for Homes, Minnesota Green Path and Living Building Challenge – Net Zero Energy Building.