
Drifthaus Build Blog. Planning and building our modern passive house in Wisconsin’s northwoods.
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PLANNING & DESIGN
Using paper models to test and compare spatial arrangements.
BUILDING SYSTEMS
About the structural monolithic slab-on-grade foundation.
ON SITE
We wanted our home to be a continuation of the land and landscape.
THOUGHTS & STUFF
What the…? The great northern lights Invasion of 2024.

Build blog.
Passive house air sealing & window installation - part 2.
Part 2 of the workshop walked us through, step-by-step, how to window seal the interior and exterior of an installed window.…
Passive house air sealing & window installation - part 1.
We both got our utility knives out at an excellent local workshop demonstration on how to air-seal a passive house building envelope and install a passive house window…
Some project partners.
Coulson produces aesthetically rich and environmentally innovative buildings. They take a thoughtful approach to create striking, feasible designs that are rooted in the place.
Consulting Architect
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
We have been manufacturing SIPs for nearly 30 years. With this experience, and hundreds of SIP framed structures standing strong, we at Extreme are proud to help light the way!
Construction Partner
Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, R W Contract, LLC has an expansive history in the construction of SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) structures, additions and remodeling.
