Completed in November, 2005, Solar Harvest was the first net-zero energy home built by Ecofutures.  In the spirit of advancing the science of the way we build homes nation-wide, we have devoted this section of our website to sharing the lessons learned and practices involved in building this home.

Photo by M. Caivano, Daily Camera 2007

"May your visit here both inspire and empower you, and perhaps even leave you with a sense of wonder.  In my opinion, this home is only a baby step toward learning how to live, long term, on the planet. Our best effort to date, this project may look elementary in a few decades.  But we start with where we are.  In the coming transition to saner energy systems, and for this Solar Homes Tour destination, my wish is simple: Enjoy!"

• Brochures and Technical Documents:  including posters, booklets, and certifications

• NEWS! articles & media featuring Eric and Solar Harvest since 2005

• Solar Harvest Virtual Tour:  takes you on a PowerPoint-guided tour through the home

• Net-Zero Energy Home Tours:  information about visiting the home

• Energy Systems Monitoring:  a systematic diagram detailing the home's energy and comfort systems monitored & displayed real-time

• Photo Albums:  photos of Solar Harvest are available through our Flickr site, or contact us for larger resolution downloads

Interested in building or remodeling your own net-zero energy home? Visit our Zero Energy Homes page for more information.