# Innovative Power Housing 'Sage Green' Net-Zero Home Development First in the Nation By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/net-zero-home References: [sustainablebusinessoregon](http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2010/06/beavertons_sage_green_boasts_net-zero_homes.html) & [sagegreenliving](http://sagegreenliving.com/) Sage Green is a net-zero home development being built in Beaverton, Oregon. Ben Walsh, owner of [Green One Construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babendiekstrae-23) is behind the innovative first-of-its-kind project in the United States. Walsh gave up LEED and Living Building Standard certifications to balance construction cost with energy efficiency. The 18 home development uses SIP panel construction, [solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) and heat pumps. A three-bedroom 1,600 SF Sage Green net-zero home will sell for about $258K, be eligible for energy tax incentives and boast negligible energy costs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Net-zero Home Development:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Expanding the market for affordable net-zero homes by implementing sustainable construction practices and utilizing renewable energy sources. - **SIP Panel Construction:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introducing cost-effective and energy-efficient building materials, such as Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), that can revolutionize the construction industry. - **Energy Tax Incentives:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing innovative financing models and policies to incentivize individuals and businesses to adopt renewable energy solutions and reduce carbon footprint. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Transforming the construction industry by promoting sustainable building practices, incorporating renewable energy technologies, and focusing on energy-efficiency. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrating sustainable design principles and renewable energy systems into real estate development, creating environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient properties. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Advancing renewable energy technologies and infrastructure to drive the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Energy Efficient Housing Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-house-collection.md) - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Dorset Co-Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelmead.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md) - [Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-greenhouse.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md)