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We build high performance homes through a Whole Systems Approach.
That is, we utilize the latest applications of building science and sustainable products to build extremely durable homes with extremely low energy bills.
Whole Systems Approach
From advanced framing to rain screen siding, our practices address the unique interconnectedness of every home’s systems – improving indoor air quality and optimizing energy efficiency.
advanced framing
A Whole Systems Approach means using eco-smart building techniques that you can’t always see. Like behind a wall where framing and insulation collaborate to stop energy loss. Advanced framing techniques decrease the total square footage of lumber in a wall by 54%. In place of lumber, insulation is used to nearly double the wall’s thermal resistance.
insulated space
A Whole Systems Approach means controlling the temperature in every part of a home, including the crawl space and attic. Keeping temperature the same throughout the whole home helps eliminate the risk of mold, mildew, rot and termite damage. So we insulate, seal and condition the whole house.
sealed air barrier
A Whole Systems Approach means building a home with a tightly sealed air barrier that protects the inside of walls from air infiltration and condensation. Using traditional building materials, we are able to stop air leakage and reduce a home’s energy consumption.
rain screen siding
A Whole Systems Approach means engineering a home that will last over 100 years without repair. To build long lasting and healthy homes, we have to stop even the smallest amounts of moisture from doing a lot of damage. With our Whole Systems Approach, the rain screen siding system is the last best defense against moisture.
resource management
A Whole Systems Approach means rethinking the construction process from material selection to finish carpentry. So before we think about purchasing products and materials, we ask questions about how they’ve been manufactured and whether or not they pose a risk to indoor air quality.
The benefits of our Whole Systems Approach:
- Minimal environmental footprint.
- Improved home longevity and durability.
- Better interior air quality.
- Reduced energy consumption.
- Little to no maintenance and repair costs over the long term.
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