Net-zero corner house in Hengelo

This 125-square-metre corner house on Hermesstraat in Hengelo is a net-zero-energy home. Thanks to its solar panels, heat pump and triple glazing, you generate your own electricity here. If you use energy consciously, you simply have no energy costs at the end of the month. You can also always park your car conveniently in your own parking space.

From the hallway, you enter a living room with an open-plan kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with all the built-in appliances you need, including a dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge and freezer. Through the door in the living room, you step straight …