Solar Homes LLC 

Pura Vida - Prototype Home

Solar Homes, LLC, has designed and built a home that is, quite possibly, the most energy-efficient home in Illinois.  We invite you to learn more about the objectives and results of this ambitious project.  Contact us via email, admin@solarhomesus.com or phone, 630.728.1107.

Attainable Sustainable HomesTM Design Development

We are currently working on designs for single-family homes based on the success of the prototype home's energy-savings results. The goal is to create designs for 1,000 - 2,000 square foot homes that meet the same energy-savings standards of Pura Vida, while adhering to a budget goal of no more than a 10% increase over the cost of building a custom "stick built" home.  Drafts and details of the designs will be published on this site in the near future.

What's New?

August 9 - 10, 2008 - Illinois Renewable Energy Association, Energy Fair, Oregon, IL - Victor Zaderej, President Solar Homes, LLC, presents information on how to build the Attainable SustainableTM home.

July 2008 - Groundbreaking for Kickapoo Center Nature Conservancy - See further info.

October 4, 2008 - National Solar Tour - American Solar Energy Society - Pura Vida home will be on the tour.