About Us
Custom, hurricane-resistant homes built to protect your family and your investment along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Who We Are
Coastal Custom Homes, Built the Right Way
Every Net Zero home is custom-designed and engineered for Florida’s coastal conditions—combining safety, energy efficiency, and enduring craftsmanship.
Net Zero Construction is a Sarasota-based custom home builder specializing in hurricane-resistant, energy-efficient homes designed specifically for Florida’s Gulf Coast. We focus on building within coastal and near-coastal environments, where safety, durability, and long-term performance matter most.
With over 25 years of hands-on construction experience, our team builds homes using proven systems like Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction, impact-rated materials, and energy-smart design principles. Every home is thoughtfully engineered to protect your family, withstand severe weather, and preserve your investment for decades to come.
25+
Years Coastal Construction Experience
Energy Smart Safe Home™ Building Standard
What ‘Energy Smart Safe Homes’ Really Mean
At Net Zero Construction, Energy Smart Safe Home is more than a phrase — it’s the standard every home is built to from the ground up.
Our proprietary approach combines advanced building science, proven coastal construction methods, and energy-efficient design to create homes that are safer, stronger, and smarter for life on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Built for Safety & Strength
Designed for Efficiency & Comfort
Engineered to Protect Your Investment
Every Net Zero home is thoughtfully designed to be Net Zero–ready, giving homeowners the option to further reduce energy dependence and future-proof their investment.
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.