No matter how much we know, there’s always more to learn.
Go Ahead, Consume as many resources as you like.
Books about Design
The Not So Big House by Sarah Susanka
Patterns of Home by Max Jacobson et al
How Buildings Learn by Stewart Brand
Your Green Home by Alex Wilson
Best Building Practices
Building Science Corporation (national research)
www.buildingscience.com
Building Green (comprehensive materials and practices)
www.buildinggreen.com
Technical and Current information about “Green”
www.greenbuildingadvisor.com
Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/su/index.cfm
Whole Building Design Guide
www.wbdg.org
A Short Primer on Passive Solar Design
http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/guest-blogs/cost-effective-passive-solar-design
RADON – what all homeowners should know: http://www.epa.gov/radon/
Have you had your home tested for radon? If you haven’t, we recommend that you do. In Minnesota it is inexpensive and easy. The Mn Dept of Health offers discounted short term and long term radon test kits: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/radon/rncontacts.html
Our Work
Publications & Press
Fine Homebuilding | Cedar Ridge Residence/Annual Houses Issue | PDF
Home Energy | Skyline House/Cold Climate Solutions | PDF
Eco-Home Solar Demonstration Home | www.ecohomeduluth.com
Skyline House
Minnesota Public Radio | Saving Energy/Money in a Harsh Climate
Green Building Advisor | Passive House Methods Build for the Future
Architecture Minnesota | Superior Street Loft
Architecture Minnesota | Harbor City Theater
Presentations
Sustainable Design and Building: Think Globally, Act Locally PDF
S is for Sustainable: Defining Sustainable Approaches to Affordable Housing PDF
Integrated Design Strategies and Quality Control PDF