Oriented to capture the western views of the magnificent Front Range, this Broomfield zero net energy home presented an interesting challenge to our designers on how to achieve a zero net energy goal with limited “free” energy in the form of passive solar gain.
As a result, the home was outfitted with a 10-kW photovoltaic system installed by Simple Solar Systems, and 240 evacuated tube hot water collectors mounted at a 65 degree tilt for maximum efficiency. This luxury custom home was completed in May, 2008.
The Broomfield Net-Zero Energy Home proves that a zero energy home does not need to be constrained by architectural style, size, or site conditions. Mechanical engineers who designed the heating and cooling system set out with the goal that residents would experience ideal indoor environmental conditions – 68-70 degrees year-round indoor temperatures – without ever having to think about the renewable energy systems powering their home.
This home was skillfully designed by Robert Rosenthal of Rosenthal Associates.