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.

Achieving high-performance, energy-efficient homes requires deliberate planning, making a HERS Rater (US) or Energy Advisor (Canada) crucial for your pre-construction team. These experts provide vital insights from day one, modeling performance, testing airtightness, and offering guidance to avoid costly errors. They ensure code compliance and help builders navigate complex energy decisions, leading to smarter, more resilient, and environmentally responsible outcomes.

As more builders and homeowners pursue high-performance homes, one truth continues to stand out: achieving exceptional energy efficiency...

Picture this: a High Performance home designed to last decades, optimize energy usage, minimize noise, and slash construction time.

Andrew Bascue, Director of Operations, and Tyler Biecky, Project Manager, from Hammerwell Incorporated recently connected with Edie...

On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt; Mark Wille, Aron Jones, and Shaun St-Amour talk with Sy Safi another high...

On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt, Mark Wille, Aron Jones, and Joe Konopacki review the assembly details of Shaun...

On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt, Mark Wille, Joe Konopacki and Shaun St-Amour visit Sy Safi at the Konabatch...

We meet our Australian friends at EcoWise Homes and Outlier on Offsite Dirt show discussing various topics related to high-performance...

On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt, Shaun St-Amour shares his passion for Resilient Prefab Passive Houses with Joe...

On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt, Mark Wille, Joe Konopacki and Shaun St-Amour discuss how to achieve a...

The Passive House Network's (PHN) Executive Director, Ken Levenson and Audree M Grubesic, founder of Offsite Dirt discussed the growth...

On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt, Mark Wille and Shaun St-Amour are joined by Joe Konopacki, Insight Property...

Jacob Staub with Ripcord Engineering and Active House USA, gives us more insight on High Performance builds. He started at the Naval...

Kelly Adighije joined Baumann Consulting as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in 2012 and is now leading the office in Chicago, IL. He brings...