Future homes will create an entire energy supply Construction
Quick Tip: Housing and energy experts call the goal 'net zero'.
It represents the amount of energy that future homes will tap
from public utilities. That amount is none. "Due to premium
construction efficiency and generating abilities, experiments
are already proving it can be done," says Todd Blyth at Nudura,
a leading manufacturer of advanced concrete wall forms. "The
first 'net-zero' school is opening this year in Lexington,
Kentucky. "Even now, the individual materials you choose can
make a big difference to the overall efficiency," Blyth
continued. "If you want the highest performance, be sure to pay
close attention to decisions for the walls, windows, roofing,
ventilation and indoor climate control. Those features in
particular assist in the goal to completely offset energy
consumption." The top-tier Nudura walls are a case in point,
where interlocking concrete forms are replacing the traditional
wood frame method. "The system," explains Blyt