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View of the south side of the house with new patio, pergola, and vegetable gardens
Twilight after a light snowfall.
Alteris Renewables installing the final solar panel (photovoltaic) on our roof.
Another great barn! We love the rusted roof. Photo by Dianne Schaller
This house inspired our design.
Another inspirational design.
A Near Net Zero Energy Home built in Connecticut by J. and K. Schaller
June 2011
View of the south side of the house with new patio, pergola, and vegetable gardens
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For home tours, please contact karannbrandt@sbcglobal.net.
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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!
Hot stuff
This article is good for anyone interested in solar radiant heat for your home.
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February 2010
Twilight after a light snowfall.
December 23, 2009
Alteris Renewables installing the final solar panel (photovoltaic) on our roof.
Canaan, CT
Another great barn! We love the rusted roof. Photo by Dianne Schaller
Red Barn House
This house inspired our design.
The Man Barn
Another inspirational design.