A high-performance house nestled in the foothills of Nevada City, California, outside of Tahoe National Forest, is affectionately known as “Good Haus” among its project team. The nickname was born from how the 2,390-square-foot home exemplifies the designers’ vision of a “good house,” by intersecting design and performance, while also working as a play on builder/owner David Good’s name and Passivhaus. Good and his wife Mela Breen are cofounders and the builder and principal designer, respectively, at Atmosphere Design Build in Grass Valley, California. They specialize in high-performance construction, frequently seeking net-zero energy and Passive House certifications for their design/builds. When the pair decided their next project, Good Haus, would be their family h

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