Getting started
Ready to start building? Each Point Zero client is guided through the process below. From design through move-in we manage your project goals, vision and budget parameters each step of the way.
Ready to start building? Each Point Zero client is guided through the process below. From design through move-in we manage your project goals, vision and budget parameters each step of the way.
Custom Design - Our in-house team of architectural designers are trained to create sustainable and energy efficient homes. This group of award-winning creatives know how to work with clients to create layouts and aesthetics that match each of your unique goals.
Floor Plans - We have created a variety of floor plan concepts that can inspire your own home. If you don't see something in our gallery that works, we can start from scratch.
DDA - We want you to feel confident in the design of your Point Zero home, before you agree to build. We call our first stage the Design & Development Agreement, or DDA. For just $1.75 / sq.ft. we will create your conceptual plan, including: renderings, elevations, and complete floor plans.
Matching a Builder - In some cases a Point Zero project manager will act as the GC for your project, but in most cases we will use our “Builder Match” process to find and vet a quality builder who can take your home from the shell to finished home.
Manufacturing of Materials - We will manufacture the main shell of your home in preparation for construction. Our building system ensures faster construction times and less waste.
Installation of Envelope - The envelope of your home (foundation, walls, roof) is the most important element in your high performance home. This is why we send a professional Point Zero crew to install the shell of your home.
Finishes & Landscaping - Once the shell is complete, your builder will finish the construction of your home, including things like flooring and landscaping.
HERS Rating - It is important to us that you see proof of the efficiency of your home and we believe that performing a HERS rating is one of the best methods. It includes a blower door test to validate the tightness of your envelope and a final rating that can be used to measure the overall success of the project.
Other Certifications - Other certifications are also possible. For instance, an Energy Star rating is usually simple to obtain since most of the qualifications for an Energy Star home are covered by a good HERS rating - you just need another set of paperwork. Please note that more intensive programs, like LEED, may require an additional fee.