The MCNZH foundation. The rectangle that's jutting out is the cold room, located under the front steps/landing.
A frequently asked question regarding the Mill Creek NetZero Home (MCNZH) is: "Why didn't you use Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) for the foundation walls?". The short answer is: "using traditional concrete forms and innovative insulating techniques, we can achieve a much higher R-value for less money". read more... »