11. Kraus-Fabel Retrofit:

Location: Amherst, MA
Year built: built in 1994
Ratings: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program 2013
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area:1200 sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated: 7023

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View of the retrofitted residence ©www.nesea.org
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View of the retrofitted residence ©www.nesea.org
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View of the retrofitted residence interiors ©www.nesea.org

12. Ross Residence:

Location: Amherst, MA
Year built: built in 20th century
Ratings: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program 2013
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area:3268 sq Ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated: 15645

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View of the retrofitted 20th century farmhouse ©www.nesea.org
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View of the interiors of the house showcasing the maximum usage of natural light ©www.nesea.org
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View of the kitchen ©www.nesea.org

13. Solar Energy House:

Location: Maynard, MA
Year built: 2010
Ratings: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012, Zero net energy
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area:1248 sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated: 8292

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View of the solar energy house roof with the solar panels ©www.nesea.org
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View of the solar energy house interiors with the use of maximum natural light ©www.nesea.org

14. Cave Residence:

Location: Hadley, MA
Year built: 2011
Ratings: NESEA Zero Net Energy Building Award (ZNEBA)
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area:2,700 sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated: 29944

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View of the cave residence side elevation ©www.nesea.org
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Side view of the cave residence ©www.nesea.org

15. KB Homes:

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Year built: 2011
Ratings: HERS Rating
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area: 2537sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated: 29944

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Part view of the kb home ©www.zeroenergyproject.org
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Interior view of the residence ©www.zeroenergyproject.org
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View of the bedroom ©www.zeroenergyproject.org

16. The Giordano-Smeltz Residence:

Location: Greenfield, MA
Year built: 2014
Ratings: HERS Rating
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area: 1500sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated:5144 kW

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View of the the giordano-smeltz residence ©www.nesea.org
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Wall framing interior double stud ©www.zeroandbeyond.com
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Laying of reused granite tiles in the interiors ©www.spartanandhannah.files.wordpress.com
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Use of less concrete in the construction of the residence ©www.spartanandhannah.files.wordpress.com
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Less usage of dry wall ©www.spartanandhannah.files.wordpress.com

17. Up Hill House:

Location: Cambridge, NY
Year built: 2015
Ratings: ENERGY STAR v3.1 certification, HERS Rating
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area:1200 sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated:8575 kW

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View of the uphill house ©www.nesea.org
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View of the uphill house during winters ©www.nesea.org
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View of the interiors of the uphill house ©www.nesea.org

18. Roth & White Residence:

Location: New Paltz, NY
Year built: 2014
Ratings: ENERGY STAR v3.1 certification, HERS Rating
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area:3017 sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated:9831 kW

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View of the roth and white residence ©www.nesea.org.
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View of the roth and white residence during construction ©www.nesea.org

19. De Young Home:

Location: Clovis, CA
Year built: 2013
Ratings: HERS Rating
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area:3017 sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated:147,180 kBtu/yr

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Interior view of the residence ©www.builderonline.com
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Interior view of the residence ©www.builderonline.com

20. Hanson House:

Location: Brandon, VT
Year built: 2013
Ratings: HERS Rating
Energy source: Photovoltaics
Area: 1740 sq ft
Annual Renewable Energy Generated: 5391 kW

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View of the hanson house ©www.nesea.org
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Side view of the hanson house ©www.nesea.org
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Interior view of the house © www.nesea.org
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Author

An architect by profession, writer by passion, Aishwarya Hoonur has a vivid curiosity to observe common man’s situations, Penning these experiences down is her obsession. A girl next door who believes that, ‘in the world of crude construction, architecture is a musical reverberation.’