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Dig in and learn more about the literal nuts and bolts of zHome. In these articles we'll discuss everything from R-Values to rainwater catchment systems.
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Construction
Rainwater cistern and stormwater system Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Nick and Clint share their thoughts on the initial phases on construction Monday, September 6th, 2010Design
Tubes, tubes, and more tubes! Monday, July 12th, 2010 zHome inspiration: BedZED Monday, January 19th, 2009 Detailed zHome benchmarks: design integrity Monday, January 19th, 2009 zHome inspiration: The Sensible House Thursday, December 18th, 2008 Thoughts on innovation, the Model T, and zHome Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 Final touches on the rainwater system design Sunday, November 9th, 2008Energy
Tubes, tubes, and more tubes! Monday, July 12th, 2010 Ground source wells being drilled and installed this week! Saturday, April 24th, 2010 The Shirey's Zero Energy Idea House opens today! Thursday, October 15th, 2009 zHome inspiration: Hockerton Housing Project Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 zHome inspiration: BedZED Monday, January 19th, 2009 zHome inspiration: The Sensible House Thursday, December 18th, 2008Materials
Tubes, tubes, and more tubes! Monday, July 12th, 2010 Wall drain board made out of recycled pipe Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 zHome’s concrete form release oil is recycled from McDonald’s!! Saturday, June 19th, 2010 High flyash concrete Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 The Shirey's Zero Energy Idea House opens today! Thursday, October 15th, 2009
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Public Policy
Nice zHome mention on Kathleen O’Brien’s Building Capacity blog Monday, August 16th, 2010 zHome in France Thursday, July 29th, 2010 zHome starts construction and goes international! Monday, April 5th, 2010 EcoCool Source for Green Remodels & Retrofits Friday, July 24th, 2009 Detailed zHome benchmarks: design integrity Monday, January 19th, 2009 Seattle Times article – September 18, 2007 Thursday, October 23rd, 2008Remodels
EcoCool Source for Green Remodels & Retrofits Friday, July 24th, 2009 A fantastic resource for ultra-green remodels – Now House Monday, February 23rd, 2009Social Sustainability
Aerial photo of zHome and YWCA Family Village Thursday, August 12th, 2010
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