Touring MiNet0-1 with Brett Little on Earth Day!
We had the honor of showcasing MiNet0-1 with Brett Little of the Greenhome Institute on Earth Day. Brett organized the webinar as a virtual tour. We reviewed our goals for the house, dove into details of the construction process, virtual-toured the finished house, and examined some of the final performance results. You can watch our […]
Michigan Net Zero Homes LLC is an Energy Star Partner!
Michigan Net Zero Homes LLC is committed to designing and building 100% Phius certified homes. Energy Star certification is one of the prerequisites for Phius certification. Therefore, we are pleased to be an Energy Star partner! ENERGY STAR is the government-backed program that helps us all save money and protect our environment with energy-efficient products […]
MiNet0-1 Triple-Certification is Official!
We are pleased to announce that our first house, MiNet0-1 (Eastern) is officially “Triple-Certified” at the highest levels! This has been our goal since the design phase in 2023. It feels good to be at the finish line! The three certifications are Phius Zero, Greenstar Platinum, and LEED Platinum. Phius mandates the highest levels of […]
MiNet0-1 Progress Report and Virtual Walk-Through
Kebony porch
Net Zero When? Net Zero NOW! Technical Presentation on Passive House Accelerator
I was thrilled to present the technical details of MiNet0-1 on the Passive House Accelerator. I co-presented with Kristin Corra of Climate Adhesive, the supplier enabling us to Fortify the house. It was a privilege to present and am grateful to Kristin for making the connection. The recording is a bit over an hour long: […]
Partnership with Climate Adhesive for Enhanced Durability
One of the hallmarks of the passive house standard is durability. The design and construction details ensure that assemblies stay dry. Wood that stays dry is healthier for occupants and can last for hundreds of years. In addition to this premium way of building, we wanted to make the house more resistant to high winds […]
MiNet0-1 is under construction!
We have pivoted from design to construction! We’re excited to share some details about our progress so far! As previously mentioned, we received Phius Zero Design certification in May, which was a HUGE milestone. You can see the details in the Phius database and more in a previous blog post. We were among nine projects […]
Seeking Passive House Carpenter
We are hiring! After months of work, we have received Phius Zero Design Certification and anticipate a building permit soon. We are therefore looking for a versatile carpenter with schedule flexibility to help us build our first Phius Zero house starting ~July 1. The house, located just north of the medical mile in Grand Rapids, […]
Deep Dive on Phius (for Professionals)
Hi, Dale here. It’s been a couple of months; welcome back again! This post is aimed at those of you who are architects, builders, and skilled tradespersons. We’ll take a deep dive into Phius certifications (Passive House Institute US) with a focus on single family homes. (Phius standards can be applied to multifamily and commercial […]
Net Zero 101 Handout
I am a member of both the GreenHome Institute and the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. They along with three other organizations planned a lunch and learn for Michigan legislators on October 19, 2023. I helped out by writing at “Net Zero 101” handout for the event which you can download here. Enjoy!