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A Near Net Zero Energy Home built in Connecticut by J. and K. Schaller

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The rain can't keep us down


A
lthough June has been a real wet one thus year in CT, our GC pushes forward.  David "The Asparagus" Nugent, is our GC and he has done a fantastic job keeping things on schedule.  Thanks, Dave, you're awesome!  The glu-lam beams, posts, and second level floor trusses were installed in about three days and the SIPs installer, North Timber Associates from Wilmington, VT, started on the second portion of the SIPs (second level wall panels, ridge and purlin beams, roof panels and cupola).  The windows should also arrive this week.  We should have a really good sense of the house and it's design by the end of the week.
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June 2011
View of the south side of the house with new patio, pergola, and vegetable gardens

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2010 CT Zero Energy Challenge

The Schaller Eco Home won 2nd place in a residential design/build competition to identify and promote energy efficient (net zero energy) homes in CT. The winners were chosen based solely on their HERS score. The Schaller Eco Home (HERS 4) was one of 15 finalists in the Challenge, which was sponsored by the CT Clean Energy Fund, CT Energy Efficiency Fund, and Northeast Utilities. For more info on the participants and winners click HERE.

2010 HOBI Awards

The Schaller Eco Home won a 2010 HOBI award for the Best Green Energy-Efficient Home in CT.  The HOBI awards are sponsored by the Home Builders Association of CT and recognize excellence in the building industry.  Congrats to our builder, Dave Nugent from Greenworks Builder.

2010 SIPA Building Excellence Award

The Schaller Eco Home recently won 2nd place in the residential category in the annual Building Excellence competition sponsored by the Structural Insulated Panel Association.  Congrats to Timberline Panel Company, our SIP manufacturer and installer!

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This article is good for anyone interested in solar radiant heat for your home.

Resources

  • Alteris Renewables (PV system)
  • SunMaxx Solar (solar thermal system)
  • Precast Insulated Foundation
  • Timberline Panels (SIP Provider)
  • Radiant Flooring Company
  • Urban Miners Salvage
  • Reconnstruction Center (non-profit salvage)
  • Green Depot
  • Green Demolitions

Great Green Sites

  • The Daily Green
  • Peoples Action for Clean Energy (PACE)
  • Sierra Club Green Home
  • Mother Earth News Network
  • Treehugger
  • Inhabitat

February 2010

February 2010
Twilight after a light snowfall.

December 23, 2009

December 23, 2009
Alteris Renewables installing the final solar panel (photovoltaic) on our roof.

Canaan, CT

Canaan, CT
Another great barn! We love the rusted roof. Photo by Dianne Schaller

Red Barn House

Red Barn House
This house inspired our design.

The Man Barn

The Man Barn
Another inspirational design.