ZeroEnergy Design

Last week ZED hosted our Bottom Lines regional peer group on our home turf in Boston! We kicked things off in with a dual site visit to two nearby projects - one complete, one under construction. Check 'em out!

What's Bottom Lines you say? Created by , Bottom Lines is a program for NESEA members to advance their like-minded businesses that utilize a triple bottom line - People, Planet, and Profit - approach. The two-day program is organized around a peer group model for learning and sharing with other like-minded business people pursuing sustainability in the built environment. We get a ton of value from being part of Bottom Lines and highly recommend it - feel free to reach out if you're curious to learn more! Our partners below:







BPC Green Builders

Dynamic space is not about size, it’s about section. Ceiling heights often vary throughout a home, creating different experiences as you move and offering suggestions about how spaces could be used. Taller volumes feel more expansive and social, while lower ones feel calm and protected. These subtle shifts separate rooms without walls, allowing spaces to flow together while still feeling distinct.

Some things to consider when designing a home with varying ceiling heights: well-designed heating and cooling systems to avoid air stratification, a smart shading strategy to limit unwanted glare, soft finishes and materials to reduce echo, and integrated lighting to create smooth transitions between spaces.

Congratulations to Noah Fitch, who received two awards this weekend from - an Honor award for design excellence, and an Emerging Professional award - both in recognition of the Stow Passive House! This project benefited from great clients and a stellar team. Some compliments from the jury:

‘The jury was really impressed by this project’s rigorous commitment to passive house principles, paired with an exceptional level of architectural craft. It has super-insulated assemblies, airtight construction and solar optimization, which are seamlessly integrated into the elegant residential composition. It succeeds in proving that high performance buildings do not compromise on spatial richness, refined detailing or formal clarity. For an emerging professional, the achievement is especially notable, demonstrating technical mastery and design maturity in equal measures.’ Incredible job Noah! 🙌

Architecture & Mechanical Design: ZeroEnergy Design
Builder: Star Contracting Company, Inc.
Structural Engineer: Siegel Structural Engineers
Landscape Architect: Caroline Braga Landscape Architecture