ZeroEnergy Design, in collaboration with Tohn Environmental Strategies, worked on the latest homes at The Pinehills, a master planned community in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Together they helped The Green Company reach new heights with their Five Lanterns residences, a neighborhood of 25 homes, including the Boston Magazine Design Home 2008.

To increase the energy performance, ZeroEnergy Design identified the spectrum of feasible improvements, made precise recommendations, and designed the mechanical systems which supply heating, cooling, and ventilation. To improve the indoor air quality, Tohn Environmental identified construction practices and building materials to minimize asthma triggers, avoid moisture problems, supply clean fresh air, reduce allergens and provide low-toxicity materials. Results from both firms were combined into a summary presentation, post project completion, to educate the sales staff on the new benefits of the homes, including a reference guide as a takeaway.

Boston magazine chose Five Lanterns to be the site for Design Home 2008, which helped raise funds for the Greater Boston Food Bank. The Green Company is a nationally recognized home builder - named America's Best Builder in 1992, 2000 and again in 2007 by the National Association of Home Builders and Builder magazine.

More information:
Boston Magazine Design Home 2008
Design Home 2008 Virtual Home
The Pinehills
The Green Company
Tohn Environmental Strategies