ZED’s custom home in Hingham, MA was featured in the Spring 2022 issue of Custom Builder Magazine, in an article titled ‘Net Zero and Beyond.’ The piece talks about what it takes to design a home to net zero - or net positive - energy performance - which isn’t achieved with just a few solar panels. Design, siting, and building enclosure are all part of the equation, in addition to “listening to clients and interpreting their program to look for ways to incorporate flexible spaces serving multiple purposes and/or transforming over time,” says Stephanie Horowitz, who was interviewed for the piece.
When talking about net zero homes, great design often gets lost in the conversation. Horowitz emphasizes this important first step, which is then followed by (2) super-insulated building enclosure, (3) high efficiency systems, and (4) renewable energy, prioritized in that order and all working together as a system.
Hingham Marshfront. The 4,200 square foot home takes advantage of its natural surroundings with multiple decks overlooking the salt marsh and a vegetable garden, all part of the owners desire to connect to the outdoors. Other features include a private guest studio, large mudroom and art space and open living areas that create maximum functionality for the owners and their soon-to-be young adult children.
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