 Veridian at County Farm was among 100 projects worldwide highlighted in the Local Projects Challenge at the 2020 World Urban Forum 10 in Abu Dhabi as part of the United Nations program for Accelerating the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Grocoff first gained national attention for the rehabilitation of his Victorian-era Mission Zero house in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Built in 1901, the home is considered the oldest home in America to achieve net zero energy.