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!
Net Zero Homes Presentation for Citizens Climate Lobby – Grand Rapids, 10-19-2023
Presentation starts at 26:25 at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8KItdN7IHY&t=4571s Slides are here, with links to additional resources.
Our Values: Sustainability
Our fourth and final design value is sustainability. MiNet0 houses are designed to be the most comprehensively net zero on the market.
Our Values: Innovation
Our third value is innovation. MiNet0 houses will be build with cutting-edge energy systems and building science.