Cape Cod Green Home Captures Cover of Builder Magazine

June 28, 2010 - PRLog -- BOSTON, MA – The award-winning Truro residence, a Cape Cod green home designed by architecture firm ZeroEnergy Design and constructed by Silvia & Silvia, has captured the June cover of Builder. The nationwide trade magazine publishes construction related news and content.

The Truro residence’s development and construction is profiled in detail while photography by Eric Roth completes the feature, including the stunning nighttime magazine cover photo of the beach house.

“Having a national publication such as Builder cover our project is flattering. We are simultaneously thrilled to see exceptional energy performance recognized by mainstream media,” said Engineering Principal, Jordan Goldman, of ZeroEnergy Design.

Builder’s profile focuses on the innovative design of the home to accommodate not just the two owners but their large extended family as well. By dividing up the home into two living areas, the extra “sleeping bar” – with additional bedrooms – can be decommissioned when not occupied, saving energy.

Also profiled are the contemporary home’s sleek lines and beautiful west-facing vista of the bay that are complemented by a tight building envelope to offset the increased heat gain from the setting sun.  Energy improvements include thick walls with continuous insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, and a solar electric system.

“We are honored to have this home make the cover of Builder,” said Ron Silvia, president of Silvia & Silvia Custom Builders. “We are proud to have worked on this project.”

The Truro residence is featured along with three other net-zero energy houses that incorporate sustainable building practices.

Builder magazine:
http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=40083

About the Architect: ZeroEnergy Design
ZeroEnergy Design is a green architecture, HVAC design, and energy consulting firm providing services for homes and buildings. The unique collaboration between in-house architects, mechanical engineers, and financial analysts enables the firm to deliver fully integrated design services.  
http://www.ZeroEnergy.com

About the Builder: Silvia & Silvia Custom Builders
Silvia & Silvia is a custom building firm located on Cape Cod, MA that specializes in custom building, new construction, renovations, cabinetry and property management. Silvia & Silvia’s appreciation of Old World craftsmanship combined with innovative 21st century construction practices create distinctive, elegant, and energy-efficient homes in the seaside villages and towns of Cape Cod.
http://www.SilviaAndSilvia.com

Contacts:
ZeroEnergy Design
Emile Chin-Dickey
617-720-5002*101

Silvia and Silvia
Ron Silvia
508-420-9441