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Resources and Practical Advice for Building a High-Performance Passive House

Resources and Practical Advice for Building a High-Performance Passive House

By Krista Hulshof

A grounded guide to passive house standards, including resources, rural considerations, and practical advice for planning a high-performance home.
30.12.25 04:36 PM
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A Practical Guide to Modern Farmhouse Design

A Practical Guide to Modern Farmhouse Design

By Krista Hulshof

Learn how modern farmhouse design works, its defining features, challenges, and how to plan a functional, site-specific rural home.
26.12.25 04:34 PM
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Top 9 Strategies for an Energy Efficient Barn Conversion

Top 9 Strategies for an Energy Efficient Barn Conversion

By Krista Hulshof

Turning an agricultural structure into a comfortable, high-performance home is one of the most rewarding rural building projects, but it also requires technical clarity. An energy efficient barn conversion isn't just about adding insulation or replacing old siding. It's about transforming a drafty, ...

18.12.25 04:29 PM
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Are Triple Pane Windows Worth it?

Are Triple Pane Windows Worth it?

By Krista Hulshof

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.
01.12.23 04:53 PM
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