holistic design for
sustainable homes
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Passive House
Carbon-Neutral
To Zero and Beyond: We design energy independence.
Zero Energy
Affordability Redefined
TIME
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Lower life cycle cost
Economy
“We make designs that reduce
your utility bills to a minimum,
to nothing, or to the point where
your home pays you”
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Big Picture
“Think globally. Build locally.”
Passive House Comfort
“Cozy, Quiet, Fresh, Healthy”
Passive House Indoor Air Quality.
“It’s like opening all the windows in
your home three hours per day.
Every day of the year”
Durability
• Detailed planning
• Quality construction
• Predictable outcome
Resources
“Our designs are built on smart allocations
of resources—including your money”
Energy Efficiency
Ultimate Performance
and Sustainability
75%REDUCTION
Footprint
Minimal footprint
Maximum quality of life
Sustainability.
“We do not inherit the Earth from
our ancestors, we borrow it from
our children”
Energy Independence
“Good building design
can insulate you from
an uncertain energy future”
Beaver Island Passive House
Custom Eco Home | Beaver Island, MI | 2011 - 2015
Finished Size

2,040 sf

+ garage
Achievements
• Passive House building in extremely remote location
• First Passive House in Michigan
Certification
• Certified Passive House (pending)
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“Nordeast Nest”
Custom Eco Home | Minneapolis, MN | 2012 - 2014
Finished Size

2,700 sf

+ garage and porch
Performance
• Low Energy Home with Passive House Components
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24th St. Passive House
Custom Eco Home | La Crosse, WI | 2012 - 2014
Finished Size

2,800 sf

+ garage
Certifications
• Certified Passive House
• GreenStar Gold New Home
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MinnePHit House
Custom Eco Retrofit & Addition | Minneapolis | 2010–12
Finished Size

2,000 sf
Achievements
• First Passive House Retrofit in a cold climate
• EnerPHit Pilot Project
• First certified Passive House in TwinCities
Certifications
• Certified Passive House
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Passive House Farm
Custom Eco Home and Site | Northfield, MN | 2011–13
Finished Size

4,500 sf
+ porches and garage
Performance
• Passive House
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Energy Independent Farm
Custom Eco Home and Site | Marine On St. Croix, MN | 2011–12
Finished Size

6,500 sf
Accessory Structures

3,500 sf
Design Goals

• Passive House
• MN GreenStar Gold Certification

• Net-Zero Energy
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Northeast Minneapolis Home
Retrofit and Custom Addition | Minneapolis, MN | 2002 - 2010
Finished Size

2,700 sf
Certifications

• MN GreenStar Gold Certification
Before
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After
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Passive House in the Woods
Custom Eco Home and Site | Town of Hudson, WI | 2009–10
Finished Size
1,940sf
+ garage and exterior spaces
Achievements & Certifications
• First Passive House in Wisconsin
• 4th Passive House in North America
• MN GreenStar Gold Certification
• First PHIUS+ Home in North America
• Plus-Energy Performance
• Technical Achievement Of The Year Award
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Das BioHaus
Passive House School Building | Bemidji, MN | 2005 - 06
Finished Size

4,800 sf

Achievements
• First certified Passive House Building in North America
Certifications
• Certified Passive House
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