About Us
Custom, hurricane-resistant homes built to protect your family and your investment along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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.
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?
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.