In February 2021, a polar vortex swept through the Midwestern United States. At the Iowa Nest Residence, a recently completed house in rural southeast Iowa [...]
Most people who are interested in Passive House come to it for its exceptional energy efficiency: a Passive House typically uses 60-80% less energy [...]
As part of the deep energy retrofit of the Moothart Residence, we needed to figure out how to install new windows in the existing masonry [...]
Sol design + consulting has completed its fourth year of reporting for the AIA 2030 Commitment. This involves submitting the energy performance of each of [...]
What is green building?
Green building is the integration of environmentally responsible design, efficient resource management, and prioritizing human health. It's changing the way we construct and inhabit our [...]