We’re in a time when we are facing the idea that systems we live within are precarious. This blog post talks about what changes you can make to future-proof your home against uncertainty and changing conditions. If you’re planning to build, this is the perfect time to think and make changes to your design in preparation.

The “Thomas House Project” was designed based on the aesthetic theme of fire, water, earth, and air. The four elements were tied into this passive solar, net zero home both inside and out.

Our journey to Net-Zero began​ when my wife and I moved in 2011 from our first home to a newer, similar-sized home. After a few months, we were shocked to find that our energy bills had more than doubled. After a few years of tolerating the higher costs, we decided to build new and to a high energy efficiency standard…