The Low Impact Design Journal
Low Impact Design Journal
Choosing the Right Site for Your New Home
A home can be beautifully designed and still struggle if it sits on a poorly chosen site. Conversely, a modest, disciplined house placed on thoughtful land can feel calm, efficient,...
Choosing the Right Site for Your New Home
A home can be beautifully designed and still struggle if it sits on a poorly chosen site. Conversely, a modest, disciplined house placed on thoughtful land can feel calm, efficient,...
The Shape and Size of a House
Before you look at house plans. Before you fall in love with a piece of land. Before you start sketching kitchens or imagining window seats. Pause. The most important decisions...
The Shape and Size of a House
Before you look at house plans. Before you fall in love with a piece of land. Before you start sketching kitchens or imagining window seats. Pause. The most important decisions...
The Low Impact Design Philosophy
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...
The Low Impact Design Philosophy
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...