Hi this is the first entry for the house that Doug and Ruth are building. They have been on the journey for about 8 years.  This blog will document the journey from conception to completion. 

The short story of the house is that it is very energy efficient. The house is built out an insulated concrete form.  It will have a ground source heat pump, with hy-dronic heat.  The is located on the family farm that has been in Doug's family since 1919.

Ruth has been keeping a journal and they have been taking photos during the process.  That will be shared with you as they go along the journey.