by Living Zenith | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog
The Sun: Friend or Foe? Every summer, as I venture out into the sun for a the first tentative hike or swim, the scorching rays and my burned skin remind me of the sun’s power. Architects have also long appreciated the role of the sun and evidence of sun-conscious...
by Living Zenith | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog, Building Science
The Yeti Cooler® of Homes Insulated foundations are just as revolutionary for homes as insulated lids were for cooler design. What if your home was so well insulated that it retained heat/cold just like a Yeti® cooler or a thermos? Imagine it: you wouldn’t have to run...
by Living Zenith | May 21, 2018 | Blog
Sarah Susanka is one of those people whose ideas are so huge and powerful that they transform entire industries. She championed the idea of designing homes that focused on quality over size, and published the seminal book The Not So Big House in 1998. We often turn to...
by Living Zenith | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog, Featured
Situated on the Navajo Nation, this 730 s/f home was designed and built by the University of Utah’s DesignBuildBLUFF, and there’s a lot to learn from it. As designers of passive, net zero homes in the harsh climate of northern Utah, we appreciate the challenges faced...
by Living Zenith | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog, Events
As we research the housing industry we often find homes that embody the Living Zenith vision of Greener Building for Better Living, such as this one from Jared Campbell, which you can read about below. Within running circles, Jared Campbell is known for his...
by Living Zenith | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog, Newsworthy
We’d like to thank Shauna Cuan and the Utah Office of Energy Development for the work they put into highlighting Living Zenith’s approach to energy efficiency and resiliency. Their efforts are helping to shift the mindset of Utahns towards one where energy...
