Project name: Jenson-DeLeeuw Net-Zero Energy House
Project narrative: Through intense collaboration, our team created a project that can serve as a demonstration project for greener and cleaner living. The design and its performance prove that we can design and build NZE homes while also being able to power one’s electric car off the sun. These goals can be achieved using market-ready systems/technologies and are economically viable and affordable. It fulfills all this without sacrificing performance or design. This project hopes to demonstrate that ambitious sustainable goals can serve to create comfortable, inspired design solutions and environments that bring a sense of well-being to our clients and their communities.
Project location: Harvard, Massachusetts
Firm name: Paul Lukez Architecture
Completion: 2018
Project type: Single Family Residence
Project information: New construction
Size: 2,400 sf
Certifications: HERS-rated
Client: Richard Jenson & Patricia DeLeeuw
Jury comments: The Jenson-DeLeeuw Net-Zero Energy House is a successful submission with a good narrative case study on purposeful design that values nature, space and energy. It crafted an unique architectural language while articulating its elements to harness, preserve and utilize energy. Its expressive overhangs and roof array take advantage of the sun in an efficient manner while its interior’s super insulated envelope preserve the much needed heat during New England’s winters. The house is tough on the outside and soft on the inside. Its design and craftsmanship made it clear that it is possible to be efficient, resilient and beautiful, balancing the program with client’s needs. This project indeed represents its Citation Award for Energy & Resources.
Images/Photographer(s): Greg Premru
Landscape Architect: SegoDesign
General Contractor: G. Donahue & Sons Inc.
Civil Engineer: Goldsmith, Prest & Ringwall
Structural: Richmond So Engineers
Mechanical: Norian/Siani Engineering Inc.
Electrical: Norian/Siani Engineering Inc.
Plumbing: Norian/Siani Engineering Inc.
Lighting: Collaborative Lighting LLC
Consultants: Geotechnical Engineer: Richmond So Associates; Solar Panel System Design: Solworks; Doors & Windows: Pella Doors and Windows; Woodworking: Michael Humphries Woodworking; HERS Evaluator: DEAP Energy Group
