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Baboolal Residence by Arielle Schechter, AIAWhen the Baboolals looked around their North Carolina community, they saw what many people see in their local areas: cookie-cutter houses that consume excess energy.1
Baboolal Residence by Arielle Schechter, AIAA desire to break free from this mold is how their journey to create a net-zero house began.2
Baboolal Residence by Arielle Schechter, AIAWorking with architect Arielle Condoret Schechter, the Baboolals outlined a few essentials for the home.3
Baboolal Residence by Arielle Schechter, AIAFirst, the net-zero home needed to be well-insulated, air-tight and energy-efficient.4
Baboolal Residence by Arielle Schechter, AIATo reach a net-zero energy bill, the home needed a system to produce as much energy as it consumes.5
Baboolal Residence by Arielle Schechter, AIAAchieving these net-zero goals meant creating a house with an air-tight building envelope to prevent energy loss.6
