823 18th Ave NE

Our Net Zero Energy (NZE) affordable and flexible home currently makes us on average $75 a month on excess solar power. We wanted to spend minimal time taking care of the home, and other than the obvious low-maintenance surfaces, discovered ways to make the home “do work” for us. Unused space is offered on short-term rental or houses parents who visit from a long distance. It was designed to offer separate entry without going through the living space, and can be ours when we need it. Visit to learn about site-specific passive strategies of sun, wind, and light, super energy efficiency design at the first concept stages, the recommended windows, ventilation system, R52 triple insulated wall construction and the solar benefit of slab-on-grade.