Luxury Homes Built To Withstand Florida’s Toughest Conditions
Custom, hurricane-resistant homes designed to protect your family, safeguard your investment, and deliver long-term peace of mind.
Luxury Homes Built To Withstand Florida’s Toughest Conditions
Custom, hurricane-resistant homes designed to protect your family, safeguard your investment, and deliver long-term peace of mind.
About Us
Raising the Standard for Building in Coastal Florida
Why Choose Us?
Built to Protect Your Family & Your Investment
In coastal Florida, how your home is built matters. Net Zero Construction delivers hurricane-resistant, energy-smart homes engineered to perform in real storms, guided by over 25 years of hands-on experience.
ICF Construction for Hurricane Resistance
Homes built with insulated concrete forms are designed to withstand extreme wind, flying debris, and storm surge while far exceeding traditional wood-frame construction.
Proven Performance in Real Storms
Our homes have endured recent hurricanes with little to no damage, providing real-world proof of performance in severe storms.
Energy Smart & Net Zero-Ready
High-performance envelopes and efficient systems reduce energy use, improve comfort, and future-proof your home for rising energy demands.
Family-Run & Personally Built
John Wolterman, owner of Net Zero Construction, leads every project alongside a small, experienced team, bringing over 25 years of hands-on building experience to a limited number of custom homes each year.
Our Process
A Thoughtful, Proven Way to Build in Sarasota, Florida
Building a home on the Gulf Coast requires more than good design. Our process is built around protection, transparency, and hands-on leadership to ensure your home is engineered to perform and built with intention from day one.
01
Plan with Purpose
We start by understanding your property, lifestyle, and long-term goals. From storm exposure to energy performance, every decision is made with your family’s safety and your investment in mind.
02
Design and Build Together
Working closely with architects, engineers, and trusted trades, John leads the build process hands-on. You stay involved and informed as your home takes shape using proven, high-performance construction methods.
03
Build with Confidence
Throughout construction, every detail is documented and quality-checked. The result is a custom home that delivers real storm resilience, energy efficiency, and long-term peace of mind.
Custom homes designed for hurricane resistance, energy efficiency, and long-term durability on Sarasota’s Gulf Coast.

Projects engineered to withstand extreme wind and storm conditions using proven construction methods.

High-performance homes focused on efficiency, comfort, and long-term operating cost savings.

One-of-a-kind homes built through a hands-on, owner-led process from design through completion.
