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Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection

    • Thrive Home Builders built this 3,945-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.
    • Deep overhangs and porches protect windows and walls from summer sun and winter snows in this Denver area home.
    • Solar panels should help this highly efficient home achieve zero energy bills for its homeowners.
    • Beneath the fiber cement and brick siding, the builder packed R-41 of blown fiberglass into the double walls.
    • ENERGY STAR appliances and EPA WaterSense-labeled plumbing fixtures add to energy and water savings.
    • All of the home's lighting is provided by highly efficient LED bulbs.
    • A high-efficiency heat pump heats the home with 12.2 HSPF and 18.9 SEER efficiency.
    • The builder packed R-41 of blown fiberglass into the double walls, which are advanced framed to cut lumber usage.
    • The HVAC ducts are located between floors in conditioned space, protecting them from cold attic conditions.
    • The windows are ENERGY STAR-qualified, double-pane, argon-filled, vinyl-framed windows with a U value of 0.28 and a SHGC of 0.41.

      Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection

      Project Address

      Denver , CO

      Conditioned Square Footage
      3,945 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      5 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
      $-3Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $3,900Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $190,60030 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 Energy / Heat recovery ventilator Electric Vehicle Charger Installed or Wired for Charger Photovoltaics Battery storage ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25 Double Walls Hot Water Recirculation Pump

      Additional Details

      Additional Details
      Basement

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      Testimonials

      Video Testimonial
      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      I love the floor plan. I love the materials used to create my home. I love that it's zero energy.
      Testimony Citation
      Homeowner

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            Floor Plan