These performance features, combined with the minimalist design, result in an exceptionally peaceful environment for the owners. Embodied energy was reduced by using minimal foam, wood fiber continuous exterior insulation, loose-fill cellulose for the roof, and mineral wool interior insulation on basement walls the garage is not heated, utilizing only mineral wool in the wall cavities. The electric home was designed to be in line with net-zero or net-positive energy performance, featuring a super insulated enclosure, triple-glazed windows, air source heat pumps, balanced mechanical ventilation with heat and energy recovery, plus a large 51-panel solar array to offset energy consumption. The two-car garage brings plenty of versatility as well, providing room for vehicle and outdoor equipment storage, a workshop, or ’tinkering’ space, and multi-purpose loft. Additionally, the first-floor bedroom can be easily transformed into the primary bedroom suite, should the owners desire moving downstairs as they age in place. The two ‘guest’ rooms were designed to be adaptable, either as home offices, guest bedrooms, or exercise rooms. One enters the primary bedroom on the second floor through a wide cased opening, making it feel completely open and seamlessly connected to the rest of the house. Rooms Designed for Openness and Flexibility. On the other side of those doors is a large awning and shading device that helps filter out light and heat, as well as a substantive deck for outdoor entertaining. The spacious kitchen flows into the living/dining room, which benefits from double-height ceilings, ample windows and giant lift/slide glass doors. The three-bedroom main house is open concept and window-filled, the entire home meant to feel like one giant room. ZED created a home consisting of two formal gray masses with natural material connections - a primary residence and detached barn-like garage connected by a covered walkway. They also desired a home with minimal energy consumption, minimal maintenance, and exceptional durability, with net zero or better performance. The client, a soon to be retired couple from Wayland, chose to relocate to Westport to find more community and gain more consistent access to the outdoors. The design, which features two gable-roofed structures set in an open meadow, was inspired by the agrarian aesthetic of the area, creating a zen-like sanctuary for the owners. ZED is nearing completion of a new energy efficient residence in Westport, MA. All awardees pushed the boundaries of passive building design. Categories were: Single-Family, High-Rise Multifamily, Low-Rise Multifamily, Commercial/Institutional, Retrofit, Source Zero, Best Project by a Young Professional, and Best Overall Project. The 8th Annual Phius Passive Projects Design Competition Awards Ceremony recognized a winner and honorable mention in each category, with submissions from throughout the United States and Canada. With rooftop solar panels, the home is projected to produce more energy than it uses over the course of a year, making it net positive energy as reflected in the negative pEUI (-3.81kBtu/sf/yr). This recognition is testament to the Acton Passive House’s incredible performance. The Source Zero category was one of 8 medals awarded at ‘PhiusCon’ 2022, held in Chicago’s historic Palmer House Hotel. In addition to being PHIUS+ 2018 Certified, the Acton Passive House also attained Source Zero certification, an additional designation indicating that the home produces any remainder of energy demand with on-site renewable energy. To even be considered, projects had to be Passive House Certified by Phius, and competed against the best of the best in passive design. ZED’s Acton Passive House was a winner in the Source Zero Category of the 2022 Phius Passive Projects Design Competition.
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