The Passive House Solution

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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There’s Nothing to Eat!
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There’s Nothing to Eat!

That’s the complaint.

We stand at the refrigerator and stare at the contents. We rummage through the boxes and cans and bottles and jars in the pantry. We open drawers of spices and grains and close …

Good With Blocks
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Good With Blocks

“How did you become a designer?”
I was just interviewed by Natalie Pollock for an article about Wolfworks for the monthly Avon Life. She was asking this question that I am often asked. And I gave the …

The “New” Industrial Revolution
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The “New” Industrial Revolution

Stephen Chu is a funny guy! And really smart. What a relief to have him as our Energy Secretary.
He was on The Daily Show the other night and, beside speaking forcefully for the need to …

Where Were We Headed?
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Where Were We Headed?

I’ve spent my career making beautiful spaces. “Making good homes better” is how I like to sum it up.
I think that’s still what I do, and want to do, but what makes a good home …