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November 18, 2022 Sustainable Home in the Twin Cities

This net-zero home achieves a low carbon footprint with recycled, inexpensive, and energy-efficient details.

November 18, 2022 At the Juncture of Historic and Passive
Traditional Cape Cod elements mix with more modern details in an environmentally conscious home.
November 18, 2022 The Many Benefits of Design-Build
For high-performance builders, this collaborative model is hard to beat.
November 11, 2022 A Modern and Affordable Prefab Home
Both cost-efficient and lovely to look at, this prototype of a line of prefabricated homes has striking yet economical details.
October 12, 2022 Passive-House Remodel in A Historic Neighborhood
A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive-House certification.

Meant to inspire, this department is photo-centric but thoughtfully curated to ensure solid takeaway lessons. Architects share project-specific design/build challenges and solutions.

Energy Efficient on Multiple Levels

This contemporary home is built on the foundation of a razed house and is characterized by exposed steel framing.

Architecture for an Open but Cozy Home
This home's two-story, open design makes it great for entertaining guests while also providing a sense of privacy and comfort.
Adapting the New England-Style Home to Texas
Millwork and paneling add a traditional Northeast style while a brick façade and metal windows add contrast.
High Ceilings in the Hills
Designed with inspiration from locations in Europe and on the East and West Coasts, this custom home encapsulates openness and airiness.

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