Category: the zero honeycomb

One of the cool things about collaborating with a sculptor on the design of his house, is that you are privileged to be part of amazing, individual moments that punctuate the experience of the house.  One of these occurs at the house’s central stair going from basement to the second floor.  This stair was a collaboration between artist’s sketches overlaid with architect’s responsibility to meet building codes and be structurally sound.  The result being the ultimate definition of architecture – form and function are interdependent.

Our Net Zero, Passive House, Foam-Free home in New Jersey is taking shape!  The 2×6 framing has been completed and the plywood air barrier installed and taped.  Taping and air sealing the various overhangs and angles has been a challenge, but thanks to the diligence of the owner and Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive, the initial blower door test is set up to be a success!

We are helping to realize a sculptor’s design of the Honeycomb House.  The project is designed to meet Passive House Standards, be Net Zero Ready and will be completely FOAM-FREE. It is a pleasure and a challenge to be part of this creative venture with Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive and Daniel Gantebein, sculptor!
We are thrilled that this project is now under construction.  The owner is serving as general contractor and has overseen the successful initial pour of the basement wall!

As well as the install of our foam-free foundation using perlite under the slab.

The StegoWrap vapor barrier was used and the slab was poured.

Given that this was our foundation plan, I’d say so far, so good!