Acton Passive House Awarded at Phius Passive House Design Competition

ZED’s Acton Passive House was a winner in the Source Zero Category of the 2022 Phius Passive Projects Design Competition. To even be considered, projects had to be Passive House Certified by Phius, and competed against the best of the best in passive design. In addition to being PHIUS+ 2018 Certified, the Acton Passive House also attained Source Zero certification, an additional designation indicating that the home produces any remainder of energy demand with on-site renewable energy.

The Source Zero category was one of 8 medals awarded at ‘PhiusCon’ 2022, held in Chicago’s historic Palmer House Hotel. This recognition is testament to the Acton Passive House’s incredible performance. With rooftop solar panels, the home is projected to produce more energy than it uses over the course of a year, making it net positive energy as reflected in the negative pEUI (-3.81kBtu/sf/yr).

The 8th Annual Phius Passive Projects Design Competition Awards Ceremony recognized a winner and honorable mention in each category, with submissions from throughout the United States and Canada. Categories were: Single-Family, High-Rise Multifamily, Low-Rise Multifamily, Commercial/Institutional, Retrofit, Source Zero, Best Project by a Young Professional, and Best Overall Project. All awardees pushed the boundaries of passive building design.

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ZED WINS SILVER IN 2022 PRISM AWARDS

ZeroEnergy Design’s Acton Passive House was awarded a Silver medal for Best High Performance/Energy Efficient Home at the 2022 PRISM Awards, held annually to celebrate the best of the best in the local residential building industry. A record 370 PRISM entries were received this year with 12 judges from across the country choosing Gold and Silver crystal award winners who were announced at the gala.

Acton Passive House. This custom home was designed as a primary residence for a client who desired high performance as well as a respite from urban life. His vision was a home nestled in the woods and right-sized for his lifestyle, nothing more, nothing less. The result is a sleek house with a simple shed roof, designed to the PHIUS+ 2018 performance standard, which offers energy efficiency and exceptional comfort. In order to help ensure low operational cost, the roof is outfitted with a solar (PV) array and has also achieved Source Zero Certification.

The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) is one of the leading trade associations in New England since its inception in 1944. The PRISM Awards Gala is the BRAGB’s flagship event of the year and winning an award is considered a sign of excellence and superior achievement. Each entry submitted in the PRISM awards competition is judged on its own merit by a national panel of distinguished industry professionals.

ZED WINS GOLD AND SILVER IN 2021 PRISM AWARDS

ZeroEnergy Design took home two medals at the 2021 PRISM Awards, held annually to celebrate the best of the best in the local residential building industry. A record 331 PRISM entries were received this year with 12 judges from across the country choosing Gold and Silver crystal award winners who were announced at the gala.

ZED’s Hingham Marshfront home won a Gold PRISM Award for Best Single Family Home: 3,000 to 4,500 SF. This green home was designed for a Hingham-based couple who commuted to Boston for work and desired a modern residence on their marshfront property that fit with their green lifestyle. Outdoor connections include a gracious 1,000 SF deck with al fresco living areas overlooking the vegetated salt marsh, a vegetable garden and an outdoor shower. Green features include a super insulated enclosure, triple-glazed windows, efficient cold climate heat pumps for heating and cooling, plus a rooftop solar electric system to offset energy consumption. These features not only reflect the owners’ efforts to be ecologically responsible, but also their desire for year-round resilience, protection from the elements, and optimal thermal comfort.

ZED’s Mt. Hope Modern home won a Silver PRISM Award for Best High Performance/Energy Efficient Home. This seaside Portsmouth, Rhode Island home home features warm stylish interiors, incorporates coastal resilience, and achieves near net zero performance, all while capturing commanding ocean views. While the design of the home gives it the appearance of being light on its feet, it is truly heavy on both energy performance and durability. The all-electric, super-insulated home’s consumption is offset with clean energy production from a 20kW solar electric system - and in terms of performance, the home has an amazing 2.8kBtu/sf/yr actual EUI, which is effectively 95% better than a typical code build house in New England.

The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) is one of the leading trade associations in New England since its inception in 1944. The PRISM Awards Gala is the BRAGB’s flagship event of the year and winning an award is considered a sign of excellence and superior achievement. Each entry submitted in the PRISM awards competition is judged on its own merit by a national panel of distinguished industry professionals.

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Newton Net Zero Wins SILVER PRISM Award

ZED's Matthew Genanze and Auburndale Builders' Ryan McCarthy at the 2019 PRISM Awards Gala

We are proud to announce that ZeroEnergy Design’s high-performance, net-zero home in Newton, Massachusetts, won a Silver PRISM award for Best Passive Home/Sustainable Home Design at the 2019 PRISM Awards Gala.

Organized by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), the PRISM awards honor the finest projects and accomplishments of architects, builders, developers, and other professionals in the home building industry. Entries in this category were judged on operation at zero net energy performance as well as overall design, comfort, usability, and livability of the space.

The Newton Net Zero home was designed as a forever home for a couple who believed deeply in carbon-free lifestyle and wanted to set an example of conscientious, healthy living for future generations. With a super-tight building enclosure, high-efficiency mechanical systems, and a solar photovoltaic system for generating renewable energy, the home uses 96% less energy than a comparable home built to code with enough energy for charging the couple’s electric cars.

The BRAGB is the region’s leading home building association and has represented the industry since 1944. The PRISM Awards Gala is the BRAGB’s flagship event of the year and winning an award is considered a sign of excellence and superior achievement. Each entry submitted in the PRISM awards competition is judged on its own merit by a national panel of distinguished industry professionals.

Matthew Genanze (Project Management/Architecture) of ZeroEnergy Design and Ryan McCathy of Auburndale Builders (Construction) received the award on behalf of the entire project team that also included ZED’s Stephanie Horowitz (Architecture) and Jordan Goldman (Energy and Mechanical Design).

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ZED receives 3 PRISM Awards!

ZeroEnergy Design is honored to receive 3 PRISM Awards for 2017!  Hosted by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston, the PRISM Awards seek excellence in building, design, and industry related categories.

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Gold - Best Energy Efficient Project  (Chatham Marshview)
Silver - Best Single Family Home  (Wellfleet Modern)
Gold - Best Green/Sustainable Home Design (Wellesley Green Home)

PRISM Awards: 'Best Net Zero/Passive House’ and ‘Best Energy Efficient Project’

The 2016 PRISM Awards honored ZeroEnergy Design and Thoughtforms with two awards: ‘Best Net Zero/Passive House’ and ‘Best Energy Efficient Project’ for the Lincoln Farmhouse. Hosted by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston, the PRISM Awards seek excellence in building, design, and industry related categories.

The Lincoln Farmhouse, a collaboration between Thoughtforms & ZeroEnergy Design, demonstrates that families who desire a green home do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort. With more than a year of measured occupancy to date, the home unquestionably provides exceptional energy performance, healthy indoor air quality, water efficiency, thermal comfort, and long term resilience, all within a welcoming, New England aesthetic.

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