When Carl Benker and his wife, Elizabeth Wegner, designed their first home, the couple never intended to win contests or awards. “As the parents of two young children, we just wanted to build something that was right for the world today and the world we will leave behind for our children and for our grandchildren,” said Benker. Together they selected a builder with a similar philosophy— Glastonbury Housesmith LLC in South Glastonbury, Connecticut. The builder’s sustainability message reads, “Each home reflects our desire to substantially reduce our impact on the world which will affect our children, grandchildren and all future generations.” The Benker home is no exception. A PUBLICATION OF WATERFURNACE INTERNATIONAL Award-winning net-zero energy home heats and cools wi

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