Net Zero When? Net Zero NOW! | Next Up! | PHA Live

What does it take to build the future of housing, starting today? What does it take to build the future of housing, starting today? In this month’s Next Up event, we explore real-world strategies, technologies, and materials that are already transforming how we design and construct high-performance buildings. Our featured speaker for this video is Dale Hulst, founder of Michigan Net Zero Homes LLC. With over 40 years of experience in construction, including 30 years in commercial HVAC as an engineer, project manager, and business leader, Dale brings a deep systems-level perspective to residential building. He has helped lead innovation efforts in energy-efficient equipment, holds multiple patents, and is now applying that same inventive spirit to some of the most forward-thinking homes in the country. This video will cover: What it takes to truly design and build a comprehensively net zero home Insights from one of the most innovative residential foundation systems in the United States Passive House best practices, including how to build for wind resilience The life cycle assessment benefits of Passive House and low embodied carbon construction The potential of new materials like Climate Adhesive, which can increase wind resistance by 200 to 300 percent This event offers a clear look at what’s coming next in sustainable construction, and what’s already possible. Our speakers include: Dale Hulst, Michigan Net Zero Homes LLC Dale Hulst is a licensed builder, Phius Certified Passive House Consultant, and former HVAC industry innovator with over 40 years of construction experience. He holds multiple patents for energy-saving technologies developed during his 30-year career in commercial HVAC and now applies that deep technical expertise to pioneering net-zero, Passive House-level residential projects in Michigan. Through Michigan Net Zero Homes, Dale is advancing high-performance, low-carbon construction with a focus on resilience and innovation, all while staying active in community climate initiatives and advocacy.Our featured speaker for this video is Dale Hulst, founder of Michigan Net Zero Homes LLC. With over 40 years of experience in construction, including 30 years in commercial HVAC as an engineer, project manager, and business leader, Dale brings a deep systems-level perspective to residential building. He has helped lead innovation efforts in energy-efficient equipment, holds multiple patents, and is now applying that same inventive spirit to some of the most forward-thinking homes in the country. This video will cover: What it takes to truly design and build a comprehensively net zero home Insights from one of the most innovative residential foundation systems in the United States Passive House best practices, including how to build for wind resilience The life cycle assessment benefits of Passive House and low embodied carbon construction The potential of new materials like Climate Adhesive, which can increase wind resistance by 200 to 300 percent This event offers a clear look at what’s coming next in sustainable construction, and what’s already possible. Our speakers include: Dale Hulst, Michigan Net Zero Homes LLC Dale Hulst is a licensed builder, Phius Certified Passive House Consultant, and former HVAC industry innovator with over 40 years of construction experience. He holds multiple patents for energy-saving technologies developed during his 30-year career in commercial HVAC and now applies that deep technical expertise to pioneering net-zero, Passive House-level residential projects in Michigan. Through Michigan Net Zero Homes, Dale is advancing high-performance, low-carbon construction with a focus on resilience and innovation, all while staying active in community climate initiatives and advocacy.