Blog categorized as Sustainable Design

The sun is also one of our design tools in architecture! And here are some examples of how to inspire people to connect with the sun through buildings!

Learn all about custom home costs and the extra costs associated with high-performance homes like passive and pretty good houses. Find out what factors affect the cost of building your dream home, what to watch out for, and general principles to keep in mind.

In this video, I show you practically how the triple pane windows are performing in my "pretty good house" (near passive). Using simple visual (but perhaps not completely accurate) tools, I can not only tell you numbers but show you some of the differences.

Learn the top four things you need to consider to ensure you have an efficient (high-performing) building.

Most people associate passive house, high performance, and net zero with energy goals for your building. But Passive House buildings provide so much more. Learn how following the building standard, you can create a higher quality space that focuses on occupant well-being and comfort.

In this article, we explain the programs and standards (like Passive House, LEED, Net Zero, Energy Star, etc.) that are out there for high-performance building and construction.

Did you know that the R-value is how to measure the quantity of insulation in your walls? But, did you also know that there are many choices and combinations of insulation you can choose from? Learn the types we recommend and why.

Have you heard the term "blower door test"? It measures how airtight your house is. An airtight home keeps heated or cooled air inside, helping you save on energy costs. Learn more about energy savings and regulations.