Resilient Design Studios

We've done big net-zero projects before, and are working on plans for a net-zero Tiny House as we speak. Most people intuitively know that if you want to make your own power, rule #1 is to to reduce the power you need. In this video clip, Matt Risinger's 4 main tips on achieving net zero are Limit Glass, Overall Design, Air-sealing, and Mechanical design. Thats very achievable in a 2000sq.ft house, but some aspects become very challenging as you scale down to the point of a tiny house! Tiny houses typically use little power, but offer very limited opportunity for creating power.

Tips for a Net Zero House Using a house he recently completed in Austin, Texas, Matt Risinger succinctly boils down what it takes to get a home to net-zero energy useage.

We were retained to do an underground home, but the project evolved to being more above grade. Someday we would like to do one like this.

6 Fascinating Underground Homes That Go Above and Beyond Come with us as we explore six fascinating examples of buried homes that you may have overlooked the first time around.