The Passive House Solution
October 30, 2009 – 3:39 pm | No Comment

I know something new. I know how to design and build homes that are dramatically better than any I’ve ever built. What I know is radically simple. It is systematically measurable and therefore proven. It …

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Think

Then think again. It’s time to ask some fundamental questions. Sometimes all over again. It’s time to think clearly. Then act!

Design

Design matters. When we learn to use all the tools in the design toolbox we discover more and make smarter choices.

Build

Build better. Its time to make smart choices about how we build and the materials we choose to build with.

Energy

And energy sense. Our future literally depends on our ability to understand and use energy wisely.

Guidance

Experience. Imagination. Familiarity. We depend on the sum of these part to offer and make good decisions.

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Comfort & Character
March 26, 2010 – 8:19 am | One Comment
Comfort & Character

We measure others, and ourselves, by the values we see practiced in our work, with our families, and within our communities. And in our homes. Honesty, respect, trust, generosity. These are virtues we teach our …

Built Different. Built Better.
March 5, 2010 – 12:05 pm | No Comment
Built Different. Built Better.

My career started in the 70’s as a house painter.  A painter touches the surfaces of each project three times: Prep. Prime. Paint. Over dozens of projects I saw and touched every finished part of …