Passive-Ready Home Design for Minnesota’s Climate

What Makes Us Different

Our design service blends building-science modeling with practical constructability, so your drawings translate to a quieter, healthier, more efficient home—without surprises on site.

Climate-Tuned Concepts

We start with site, sun, wind, and snow loads to shape massing, glazing, and overhangs that work in −30°F winters and humid summers.

Energy Modeling Up Front

PHPP/WUFI simulations guide insulation levels, window specs, and HVAC sizing—so comfort and costs are predictable before we build.

Airtight & Moisture-Smart Details

From continuous air barriers to rain-screen cladding, our assemblies prioritize durability, indoor air quality, and long-term resilience.

Passive-Grade Selections

We specify triple-pane windows, HRV/ERV ventilation, and right-sized cold-climate heat pumps to hit your performance target.

Transparent Collaboration

Buildertrend checklists, drawings, and options are shared in real time—ideal for remote clients who want clear decisions and no guesswork.

Our Process

A focused, stepwise design path that reduces risk, aligns budget and performance, and sets construction up for success.

Discover & Define

Goals, budget, site constraints, and performance target (High-Performance, Passive, or Net Zero) become the design brief.

Model & Iterate

Concept plans and elevations are refined with energy modeling to dial in orientation, assemblies, window packages, and mechanicals.

Detail & Document

We finalize drawings, specs, and QA/QC notes—air-/vapor-control layers, window install details, and commissioning requirements—ready for permitting and build.

From cozy lakefront cabins to full home renovations, our work reflects what matters most to you. Explore projects built around comfort, function, and lasting value.