Fairhaven Farmhouse This innovative strawbale home is situated on a working fruit farm in rural Minnesota. The owner wanted a low-carbon, energy-efficient home with radiant heat to be built using primarily natural and bio-based materials. Starting with a passive solar...
Split-Level Jacket A 1970s era home was in desperate need of repairs and maintenance. We saw this as an opportunity to improve the overall energy efficiency and durability of the home while at the same time creating a more humane and textured exterior. A greatly...
Building Biology House A home can be green, local and sustainable to varying degrees. But what happens when these ideals are applied strictly in every detail? We designed a home in Western Wisconsin aligned with the principles of “Building Biology.” This design and...
Autonomous ADU An AADU, or Autonomous Accessory Dwelling Unit, is a practical and ecologically sound way for homeowners to add versatile living quarters to their properties while minimizing their carbon footprint. The home is extremely energy-efficient and, with a...
Little Cannon River Net-Zero Homes Our clients wished to create a community of net-zero-ready homes for extended family and friends – an energy-independent oasis for long-term living and retreat. Each collaboratively designed home has a large shared living/kitchen...
