Jeff Sweenor writes about building extraordinary custom homes that perform beautifully on the Rhode Island coast.

Each month, I’ll be sharing ideas about creative processes that go beyond ordinary building techniques.  “High Performance Building” gives you an insider’s look at the design and construction details our team tackles every day.  We welcome your questions and feedback.

Coastal Site Planning and Permitting – With Confidence.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING  |  Issue 3 – May, 2021  Few other states can match the beauty and variety of Rhode Island’s coastline.  Though it’s only 48 miles from top to bottom, the state packs in more than 400 miles of beachfront property, from its famous Atlantic shoreline to the bay that carves clear up to Providence.  Islands, inlets, coves, salt…

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Keeping the Weather Out Keeps the Value In

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HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING  |  Issue 2 – April 1, 2021 Building in coastal New England means building for drenching rain, hurricane-force winds, heavy snow and searing summer heat.  Mother Nature isn’t always kind to us.  Fortunately, construction technology is on our side.  The new generation of weather barriers create a strong, durable defense that keeps your home dry and protected.…

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Warm and Wise with Radiant Floor Heating

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HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING  |  Issue 1 – March 1, 2021 Welcome to Issue 1 of the “High Performance Building” blog.   I hope you’ll become a regular reader, and feel free to comment and ask questions.  Each new issue will appear as a link in our Facebook and Instagram feeds.  Building is more than a business to me – it’s a…

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