A gut remodel of an 18th century log house, the project calls for extensive structural, envelope, system, and finish re-work. The clients are pursuing a deep energy retrofit, in order to increase building performance, as well as decrease grid reliance. This project involves energy modeling in Diva, energy monitoring using HOBO loggers, blower door testing..

An ongoing renovation and research project, this 1730’s limestone house is an important example of early Pennsylvania Germanic vernacular building. The house, a nearly perfect cube, has had no major renovations since the early/mid 20th century, and has most of its early building fabric still intact. The project involves a gut renovation to incorporate new MEP systems..

What if we could turn a problem [lack of housing, lack of jobs] into a solution using architecture? A Pickup Truck Prototype: Prefabricated, Affordable, Rural Housing in Appalachia Appalachia produces vast quantities of mineral wealth, yet its people have experienced persistent poverty since the 19th century. Working against systemic economic, cultural, environmental, and political patterns,..

Competition entry for the 2010 USGBC Small, Green, Affordable competition, for a mass-produceable, under $100k, LEED Platinum house for New Orleans neighborhoods. Work done collaboratively with Justin Hershberger.