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Lowry Plan

    • Thrive Home Builders built this 4,119-square-foot production home in Denver, Colorado, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
    • The varied roof pitches offer multiple options for solar panel placement regardless of home orientations on the lots.
    • Highly insulated walls and attics combine with the rooftop solar to provide homeowners with estimated annual energy savings of up to $4,000 compared to just-to-code homes.
    • Durable materials like fiber cement and stone siding, concrete porches, and metal railing will stand up to the weather extremes of the Denver climate.
    • The kitchen is equipped with a resource-efficient ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher.
    • LED advanced lighting technology is supplemented by strategically placed windows that bring natural daylight into the home.
    • These ENERGY STAR double-paned, argon-filled, vinyl-framed windows have an exceptional insulation value of U=0.25, which means they'll do a good job of minimizing heat and sound transfer.
    • The efficient tankless gas water heater speeds hot water to faucets with the help of a smart hot water recirculation pump.
    • Double-wall construction and advanced framing features like open corners and open headers above windows provide more space in the wall for insulation.
    • The rim joists are sealed with spray foam, which helps keep out drafts, pollen, and dust.

      Lowry Plan

      Project Address

      Denver, CO

      Conditioned Square Footage
      4,119 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      4 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      4.5 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      2 Floors Above Grade
      Home Type
      Production
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Cold
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Dry

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      4HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $-1Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $4,100Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $210,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      Thrive Home Builders

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Grand Winner
      HIA Category
      Production

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      Cold-climate heat pump Photovoltaics ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25 Double Walls

      Additional Details

      Additional Details
      Basement

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      Testimonials

      Video Testimonial
      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      We’re generating more energy than we’re using. In fact, our last two bills were about $35 dollars and I love going out and watching all the credits we have. I have to say, being the first to move in and be surrounded by construction, having these thick walls, we hear very little. It’s very quiet.
      Testimony Citation
      Homeowner

      Additional Media

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        Finished Interiors

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