EnCORE House
Solar Decathlon House - The Ohio State University
OSU's enCORE house was designed to produce as much power as it uses, making it a net-zero house. enCORE is a 930 square foot 2-bedroom house design. It was built, designed and operated by Ohio State students for the 2011 US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Competition. To achieve net-zero status the house features many passive and active design strategies to minimize energy losses, while maximizing energy efficiency. To achieve net-zero the home includes: passive solar, solar hot air (with thermal storage), building massing and orientation, insulation, energy efficient appliances, window upgrades, natural ventilation, energy efficient lighting with smart controls, humidity control, and efficient heat pump heating and cooling.
Bill Resch's Home
New Albany, Ohio
Bill Resch downsized from his 3,700 square foot home to this 2,300 square foot home in 2012. The home features photovoltaic energy production, a geothermal HVAC system, passive and energy efficient design strategies, and on-site water retention. The result is a beautiful, spacious, sustainable home.
The Universal Design Living Laboratory
Columbus, Ohio
Rosiemarie Rossetti and Mark Leder had their new 3,500 square foot ranch-style home designed and built after a spinal cord injury left Rosemarie paralyzed from the waist down. They wanted a home that could accommodate Rosemarie and allow her to live an independent life. This home is called the Universal Design Living Laboratory and has many universal design features. The home also includes green features to make the home healthy and comfortable while improving energy and water efficiency.
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