Pursuing the future of energy efficient home plans since 2015
making net zero easy
Offering Stock Net Zero Home plans, unlike any other company we've come across
BTF Net Zero Homes are:
→ Designed for Contractors: Easy to build ←
→ Same cost to build: Comparable $/SF as typical construction ←
→ Architecture, HVAC, Energy Analysis & Solar PV within one drawing package ←
→ Ready for construction, on nearly any site in 35 States ←
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Why choose a BTF Home?
With BTF you're not buying just another stock plan.
1. Our plan sets are designed to make building Net Zero Easy. BTF plans are preferred by both for contractors experienced with net zero construction, as well as for those new to Net Zero & green building.
2. Our easy to build designs save you time, money & resources in construction. From the quotes we've seen, our BTF Net Zero homes cost the same to build as a typical home.
3. BTF Net Zero plans are integrated architectural & mechanical drawing packages, providing Architectural, HVAC, Energy Analysis & Solar PV coordinated & within one drawing package. We are one of the first in the country to be successfully offering this solution.
4. No longer do you need to hire a mechanical design firm & architect, for months of site specific net zero design. We've done the engineering for you, further cutting down the cost to build a Net Zero & fossil fuel free home.
BTF Homes: Designed for today & tomorrow
Net Zero is the future for residential construction
States and cities around the country are passing Net Zero construction requirements.
More and more locations requiring that 100% of new homes built by 2030, or sooner, must be Net Zero.
Net Zero Certification
BTF homes are designed to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready National Home Program. Plan sets include required PV solar array and EV charging designs. As well as meet & exceed most local building codes.
Energy Analysis & HVAC designs Provided
Each plan set provides the needed geographic data, energy modeling analysis, system sizing, preliminary HVAC equipment selections, solar PV system analysis and more to meet the DOE requirements.
Fossil fuel free HVAC
This is not a DOE Net Zero Energy Ready Program requirement but should be! All of our HVAC designs are fossil fuel free. And carbon free should you choose to skip the optional pellet stove.
Construction on nearly any site in 35 States
BTF plans are designed for construction spanning from North Carolina to Alaska!
Look & Feel like Normal Homes
Most plans honor historical classics like capes & colonials
Contractors ease
We designed around common building materials & construction methods. (ie. 2x6 walls, common window U-values, etc.) We also added flexibility for contractors to use materials they prefer as long as they meet our design R-values.
Integrated Stock Net Zero like this is a first: What's the catch
Our only quirk: Our plans have a pre-determined North.
A set North was required to design the energy analysis, HVAC systems, PV solar array and Net Zero elements. With this in mind we designed our homes to be beautiful from all sides.
Verify our design North works for your site
Design North for each plan can be found on our Net Zero Plan Book.
See "Free Downloads" below.
SPACE
RESOURCE
ENERGY
INDUSTRY PROBLEM:
Too few livable home plans under 2,000 S.F.
BTF SOLUTION:
With our design process, all BTF homes are under 2,000 SF and still offer 1-4 bedrooms + today’s modern needs.
Such as:
Home offices, open layouts, mudrooms, master suites, dreamy kitchens, storage space & aging in place features such as: 1st floor bedrooms, laundry areas, walk-in showers!
ENERGY
RESOURCE
ENERGY
INDUSTRY PROBLEM:
Lack of actually energy efficient home designs
BTF SOLUTION:
Energy efficiency begins with the exterior shape & size of a building, followed by the size & location of window & door openings.
It’s when you combine these design elements, with properly designed HVAC equipment, higher R-values & low energy appliances that you achieve truly energy efficient homes.
RESOURCE
RESOURCE
RESOURCE
INDUSTRY PROBLEM:
Complicated & expensive architectural features
BTF SOLUTION:
Bump-outs, dormers, angles, false gables - are difficult to construct, insulate &build. Costing time, money & material waste in construction.
Fewer seams & corners also means easier maintenance for home owners. You'll notice we followed many historical design practices to simplify our homes.
Recent & future appearances in the media
Upcoming Presentation: April 2023
Join us on the E3 Podcast S3 E23: Net Zero Stock Plans
Join us on the E3 Podcast S3 E23: Net Zero Stock Plans
Join us on the E3 Podcast S3 E23: Net Zero Stock Plans
Join us on the E3 Podcast S3 E23: Net Zero Stock Plans
Join us on the E3 Podcast S3 E23: Net Zero Stock Plans
Read about us within the Green Energy Times
Join us on the E3 Podcast S3 E23: Net Zero Stock Plans
Read about us within the Green Energy Times