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To achieve Net Zero energy, perhaps the most important aspect of home design is the building envelope. Read more to learn what this all means.
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In the first of a 3-part series, Lee describes the initial steps on the path toward reaching your Net Zero goals.
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If you have ever dreamed of building your own home, you have probably perused the beautifully designed homes on our website under the Home Studio or Residential section. The architects of these homes are principles Rolf Kielman, AIA and Lee Grutchfield, AIA. Their designs have been showcased in numerous design magazines, and are noted for […]
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My partner Rolf Kielman and I first became interested in the idea of prefab home design in response to inquiries we were getting for off- the- shelf house plans for sale. It seemed a good idea to be able to bring well-designed, resource-efficient houses to potential clients who might not be able to afford full […]
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In a February blog post, Lee Grutchfield and I discussed the challenges involved in making good and affordable places to live. We’ve made some progress on this front, and we’re back to share what we’ve done to date. The criteria, as we described it, is to design a home that is affordable, easy to build, […]