Zero Energy Homes - Design Best Practices

Here are 5 design best practices for zero energy homes.

1. Choose a compact and simple design

2. Orient home on an east-west axis

3. Locate bedrooms to the east, kitchen to the north and living to the south/west

4. Reserve a minimum of 200 sq.ft. of clear south, southeast or southwest roof area for solar

5. Provide summer shading on south and southwest walls via vegetation or awnings