Proving Passive House Is Practical, Possible, & Promising (In Climate Zone 2A)
Join Kristof as he interviews architect and Passive House nerd, Trey Farmer, in a wide ranging discussion about remodeling his personal residence into an award winning passive house in Austin, TX. The ambitious project was an endeavor to prove to the Austin architecture and construction community that beautiful, well designed single family passive houses were not only possible in the market, but also quite practical and able to be built without breaking the bank or special products. Trey’s emphasis on community and his own business endeavors all point to a deep prioritization of doing better and leading by example. This episode is awesome and we can’t wait for you to hear it.
Trey Farmer
Trey Farmer, AIA received his M.Arch from The University of Texas at Austin and has 15 years of experience in sustainable design and construction. He came to Austin from New Hampshire via New Zealand and Northern California where he worked and studied English, architecture, permaculture and natural building. He is a LEED AP (BD+C) and a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) as well as a certified permaculture designer and teacher. Trey is on the Austin Passive House Alliance Board and the national Passive House Alliance Council. He spends his free time with his wife, son and fur-child on the greenbelt, in their garden or in their certified Passive House home.
Forge Craft Architecture
Forge Craft takes on seemingly disparate project types – from high-end custom homes to modular construction and affordable housing. The common denominator is the opportunity to push forward the art and science of architecture and design. The reason we exist as a firm, and the thing that keeps us all coming back each day, is the conviction that great design can solve big problems. We are ultimately driven by the pursuit of meaningful advances in technology, design and building performance. Getting to the right solution for each project type requires equal parts discipline and imaginative design thinking. It’s not enough to dream big—you have to bring the drive to make it a reality. We try to work with people who aren’t satisfied with checking a box – people who will always push for better, no matter the project type.
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Hosted by Kristof Irwin
Edited and Produced by M. Walker