The Low Impact Guide
We believe building a home should feel empowering, not overwhelming. The Low Impact Guide provides practical guidance for creating thoughtful, high-performance homes that balance beauty, efficiency, and affordability.
Design Smarter. Build Better. Live Lighter.
Why We Created Low Impact Design
Homes shape the way we live. They hold our routines, our families, and our small rituals. And yet, for something so personal, most homes in America are built with surprisingly...
Why We Created Low Impact Design
Homes shape the way we live. They hold our routines, our families, and our small rituals. And yet, for something so personal, most homes in America are built with surprisingly...
How to Insulate an Attic or Roof the Smart Way:...
A warm, quiet, and efficient home doesn’t require expensive materials, just a good understanding of how air, heat, and moisture behave, and how to layer materials with purpose.
How to Insulate an Attic or Roof the Smart Way:...
A warm, quiet, and efficient home doesn’t require expensive materials, just a good understanding of how air, heat, and moisture behave, and how to layer materials with purpose.
Building Smarter Walls: What We've Learned Abou...
The best walls aren’t necessarily the thickest or the most expensive. They’re the ones built with balance, care, and an understanding of how materials work together.
Building Smarter Walls: What We've Learned Abou...
The best walls aren’t necessarily the thickest or the most expensive. They’re the ones built with balance, care, and an understanding of how materials work together.
Post and Beam vs. Traditional Framing: Can You ...
Post-and-beam homes have an unmistakable presence — warm wood, open structure, and timeless character. But are they only for high budgets? Not necessarily. With thoughtful design, a timber-framed home can...
Post and Beam vs. Traditional Framing: Can You ...
Post-and-beam homes have an unmistakable presence — warm wood, open structure, and timeless character. But are they only for high budgets? Not necessarily. With thoughtful design, a timber-framed home can...
How to Make New Construction Feel Unique Withou...
A new home doesn’t need to be extravagant to feel special. With thoughtful design and a few well-chosen details, even a modest build can have character and warmth.
How to Make New Construction Feel Unique Withou...
A new home doesn’t need to be extravagant to feel special. With thoughtful design and a few well-chosen details, even a modest build can have character and warmth.
How to Build a Low Impact Home Without Breaking...
A home that’s kind to the planet shouldn’t feel out of reach. Over the past few years, we’ve been steadily refining how to design and build a house that balances...
How to Build a Low Impact Home Without Breaking...
A home that’s kind to the planet shouldn’t feel out of reach. Over the past few years, we’ve been steadily refining how to design and build a house that balances...