Pursuing the future of energy efficient home plans since 2015
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.
Note: It is already 2024!
Land owner?
Land owner?
Land owner?
Why not future proof your new home by making it Net Zero & fossil fuel free
Builder?
Land owner?
Land owner?
Make a name for yourself as a Net Zero Contractor today
Net Zero Certification + Energy Analysis & HVAC designs Provided
BTF homes are designed to participate in the DOE ZERH, EPA AirPLUS, and Energy STAR Certified Homes program requirements. 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 & the requirements of other State by State Net Zero & high efficiency design standards.
Contractors ease + Construction on nearly any site in 35 States
BTF plans are designed for construction spanning from North Carolina to Alaska! 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.
Look & Feel like Normal Homes
Most plans honor historical classics like capes & colonials
Fossil fuel free HVAC
All of our designs are fossil fuel free & carbon free should you choose to skip the optional pellet stove.
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.Design North for each plan can be found on our Net Zero Plan Book.
Choosing a BTF Plan that will work for you:
1. Determine which Climate Zone you may be in
Our plans work for construction in Climate Zones 5A through 8.
Make sure your construction location is in one of these zones.
For help - see the map on our Frequently Asked Questions Page
2. Determine what your electrical needs are
Building a Spec Home? Skip this step.
Our plans meet (and often exceed) the minimum DOE Net Zero Energy Ready Solar PV requirements.
Building a home for your family?
A family's electrical usage needs is very specific to your size & habits.
Do you use a a microwave daily? Are you at the oven 8 hours a day 7 days a week?!
Are you good about turning off extra lights?Do you have a dozen computers?!
Use an online calculator to estimate your electrical needs.
We've recently developed an Energy / Power Consumption Calculator to help our customers with this step!
With your electrical needs in hand, reference our Plan Book Comparison Table.
Look at the estimated Solar PV columns, to verify which plans will meet your needs.
For ease, we have it as a single sheet PDF for download here: https://netzerohomeplans.com/btf-plan-comparison-table
3. Narrow down the options
With a list of plans that meet your electrical needs, review the design North arrows.
Verify design North (the intended orientation of our plan designs) works for your building site.
Design North can be found within the Plan Books. Downloads here:
4. Purchase
Once you've made your final BTF home plan selection.
Purchase your plan here on our website!
(You may choose the PDF file add on, perhaps send to your local jurisdiction for permitting or to a local engineer for review if required by your AHJ. We recommend checking with your local building department for the most current requirements.)
5. Build!
Our plans are designed for contractors ease. Simply follow the plan set & provided documents.
And you should have a Net Zero, Fossil Fuel Free home!
Custom Design Services
We also offer custom design services, such as:
- Stock Plan Modifications
- Additions
- Renovations
- Custom homes
- Garages & Barns
- Accessory apartments
- Energy modeling
- Cottages & Cabins
- Off the grid
- And much more!
We normally take an owner’s ideas & dreams,
put them into a build-able plan that’s up to code and
develop a set of blueprints for contractors use.
Copyright © 2024 BTF Residential Designs, Bite The Frost LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Celebrating 9 years! Est. 2015
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Section 45L Tax Credit for Energy Efficient New Homes now provides a $5,000 tax credit for those who build a home participating in the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH)Program.
BTF is an official partner of the DOE ZERH Program.
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