When we think about our homes, we often see them as static shelters—walls, windows, a roof. But what if we told you your house is a living system, one that protects your health, shapes your comfort, and demands active maintenance just like your car? At Offsite Dirt Network, we gathered our high-performance building experts to answer the core question: Is your house a system? The answer is a resounding yes. And here’s why it matters.

At the heart of every high-performance home is a simple but powerful truth: building science matters. On the latest episode of High Performance Build, our team of seasoned industry experts—Joe Konopacki, Mark, Sean, and Audree—sat down to break down what really makes a building work. Not just from a comfort or energy standpoint, but from the inside out: the systems, the materials, the air, the water—and most importantly, the people behind the build.

At the Offsite Dirt Network, we believe that building better means building smarter. In a recent roundtable, our expert panel—Audree, Joe, Sean, Adam, and Mark—shared their top five tips for achieving high-performance construction using modern methods like offsite manufacturing, modular systems, and fabric-first strategies. If you're a homeowner planning your next build or a construction professional seeking smarter strategies, these tips are your foundation for success.

The Offsite Dirt Network team celebrates high-performance construction with a nod to Passive House principles—hence the "PH." At its core, high performance means: Superior thermal envelopes Controlled ventilation Moisture management Energy efficiency Long-term durability

As the building industry accelerates toward sustainability, one thing is clear: a High-Performance home isn’t complete without smart technology. On the Offsite Dirt Network, we brought together industry voices to explore how smart home integration is critical to the performance and long-term resilience of energy-efficient, airtight homes. Today’s high-performance buildings—whether modular, site-built, or prefab—are designed to be airtight, well-insulated, and meticulously

In today’s world of energy-conscious design and rising expectations around comfort and indoor air quality, building a better home isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Whether you're a homeowner, builder, or designer, understanding the fundamentals of air tightness, insulation, and ventilation is the key to delivering high-performance buildings that are efficient, comfortable, and resilient.