# Cookie Cutter Eco Abodes The ZeroHome 2.0 Reinvents the Typical American House By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-09-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerohome1 References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/09/kb-homes-rolling-out-zero-homes.php) & [kbhome](http://www.kbhome.com) The ZeroHome 2.0 makes it abundantly clear that building an environmentally sound home amounts to more than slapping on a pair of solar cells. Instead, you have to rebuild and redesign the entire edifice from start to bottom, and the ZeroHome 2.0 shows us how. Beyond the state-of-the-art [solar panels installed on the roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda), this concept house looks relatively inconspicuous, but design studio KH Homes has made it abundantly clear that most of the [eco-friendly changes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) are hidden, between the walls or outright invisible. Insulation, a rain-catching system and a solar-powered water heater all help this model building reach [carbon neutrality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv) very quickly. Best of all, when operating under normal use, the ZeroHome 2.0 is expected to supply surplus electricity -- imagine receiving a payment from the electric company! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Construction:** Opportunity for developing eco-friendly building materials and methods that go beyond solar power. - **Hidden Eco-friendly Features:** Opportunity to innovate and integrate sustainability features in homes that are discreetly incorporated into the design. - **Positive Energy Homes:** Opportunity for homes to generate surplus electricity and contribute to the grid, creating potential revenue streams for homeowners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing sustainable materials and rethinking traditional building practices. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity to develop innovative solar-powered systems and technologies for residential and commercial use. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity to integrate sustainability features seamlessly into smart home systems, providing energy-efficient solutions for homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [High-Quality Electric Micro Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-one-1.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houzeko-tiny-house.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md)