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Richland Ridge

Challenges Our commission for this project was to create a home incorporating high-efficiency systems in a traditional English timber-frame design; this style of timber–framing differs significantly from the typical American vernacular. As we entered our design development, we began working with Border Oak in Herefordshire, England on the details of the timber frame design. Although [...]

The Nauhaus Prototype

Challenges The Nauhaus Prototype was initially conceived by us as a joint venture endeavor to create a model for sustainable urban development. In the course of program development we came to the decision to achieve both Passive House (http://www.passivehouse.us/passiveHouse/PHIUSHome.html) and LEED Platinum certification. Our area hosts a significant community of natural builders that utilize locally [...]