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Contemporary Performance

    • Imery & Co. built this 2,981-square-foot custom home in Chamblee, Georgia, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
    • This efficient modern home is expected to save its owners more than $1,000 per year in energy costs compared to a home built to code.
    • Advanced-technology LED lighting and ENERGY STAR appliances add to energy and water savings.
    • Thorough air-sealing helps keep humidity, pollen, dust, and drafts out of the high-performance home.
    • Stained concrete flooring provides moisture-resistant low-maintenance flooring in the home.
    • Fiberglass-framed, double-pane windows have heat-blocking low-emissivity coatings to let in light and views while keeping out the heat.
    • EPA WaterSense fixtures and a compact plumbing design minimize water usage.
    • Treated bottom plates are among the moisture-resistant features in the home.
    • The metal screening keeps insects out of the black mesh plastic fabric, which provides a ventilation gap behind the home's siding, which includes the ship-lapped cypress shown here.
    • A small-duct, high-velocity heat pump system was chosen for its air distribution and dehumidification properties.

      Contemporary Performance

      Project Address

      Chamblee, GA

      Conditioned Square Footage
      2,981 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      4 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      4.5 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      2 Floors Above Grade
      Home Type
      Custom
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Mixed
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      54HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $135Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $1,000Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $44,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      Imery & Co, LLC

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home Compact (core) plumbing design Heat pump water heater Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25

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      Testimonials

      Video Testimonial
      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      I have always suffered from allergies, especially from mold and chemical fumes. The way our home is sealed, the materials, finishes, and state-of-the-art green A/C system have noticeably improved my quality of life. I can come back home and my odorless, fresh space speaks for itself -- no mold, no breathing problems, no fumes and no itchy eyes. I’m definitely happy.
      Testimony Citation
      Homeowner

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