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Creative preservation makes this net-zero Victorian home a sustainable delight
Sustainable building doesn’t have to compromise on comfort or historical character
When Stewart and Linda Herman purchased a 1907 Victorian house in Minneapolis as their retirement home, the couple not only hoped to preserve its history, but to also make it “Net Zero.” Ultimately, they’ve achieved both. But while making the home energy-neutral is an admirable technical feat, it’s the sensitive and creative preservation of the 111-year-old home’s original character that really warms the soul.
