A New Paradigm in Ultra Sustainable Living – the Future of Home

Zero net energy use and zero net energy bills

Carbon Neutral

Roof integrated solar panels

Super insulated walls – double thickness

Super efficient heating and hot water via geothermal wellfield and heat pump

Super efficient appliances

Water-based in-floor hydronic heating

Heat recovery ventilator (provides great fresh air inside and heats incoming outside air with exhausted inside air)

Energy and water usage feedback monitor

Rainwater cistern for clothes washing and toilet flushing

Compost rich, drought tolerant landscaping

Entire home designed to be healthy

No carpet

Zero urea formaldyhyde in materials

Vinyl for incidental items only

Extremely low toxicity materials and finishes

Lots of recycled, locally produced, and durable materials

Forest Stewardship Council certified wood

More details at www.z-home.org

Modern, Comfortable, and Beautiful Homes

Designed by David Vandervort Architects, one of the Northwest’s finest architects – www.vandervort.com – 2009 Northwest Magazine Architecture Firm of the Year

Open, elegant floorplans – modern yet comfortable

Homes designed to integrate with a beautiful interior courtyard, with lots of decks and open glazing

Gorgeous, natural, modern materials – sustainable and beautiful

Gourmet kitchen with induction range, designed for people who like to cook

One, two, and three bedroom units

Blazingly fast internet through Highlands Fiber Network