Blog tagged as sustainable design

Why is your farm stay a mini resort?!

You’ve probably never thought about your farm stay as a resort, but to many people, it is. So, it's essential to treat it that way, and there are a few criteria you should consider when you plan it.

Tourism spending around the world is shifting from spending...

16.01.24 05:12 PM - Comment(s)

What are the details and considerations that make a passive house or high-performance house different than a typical building?

In our previous article, What is the Passive House building standard, we introduce you to the program and outline how it differs from building codes and other programs. In th...

01.11.23 04:30 PM - Comment(s)

Most people associate passive house, high performance, and net zero with energy goals for your building. But Passive House buildings are so much more! By following the building standard, you can create a higher quality space that focuses on occupant well-being and comfort and many more non-quantifia...

01.11.23 03:43 PM - Comment(s)

And what is the difference between passive house, net zero, and building codes?

What is a passive house all about? is a question we hear often.

In this article, we explain the programs and standards (like Passive House, LEED, Net Zero, Energy Star, etc.) that are out there for high-performance buildin...

01.11.23 03:13 PM - Comment(s)

An old barn converted into a Modern Home by Veld architect.
Modern Home Barn Conversion by Veld architect.

1st – Get a Barn

Starting a barn conversion may seem daunting at first. Maybe it's obvious, but not always simple, get a barn. You can get a barn by buying a property that has one on it or by moving a barn to your property. We call the second option ...

20.10.23 02:29 PM - Comment(s)

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