When people ask how much more a Passive House costs, the answer isn’t just the number on a bid sheet. It’s about what that number does for you—in comfort, health, and long-term peace of mind.

For us, “high performance” isn’t a subjective label – it’s a set of non-negotiables that define how we build.

In collaboration with Passive House Accelerator, we talk practical, field-tested methods for achieving airtightness and ventilation in high-performance homes.

Bauen Build founder Matt Brill recently joined the BuildTank buildCAST to talk about what it really takes to translate Passive House design intent into airtight reality.

When the Marshall Fire tore through neighborhoods in Boulder County in the winter of 2021, it destroyed over 1,000 homes and left thousands more with lingering damage. But the loss wasn’t limited to flames. Many homes that remained standing were still uninhabitable due to severe smoke infiltration.

After building some of the most technically advanced and well crafted homes in the Boulder area, we unveiled a new brand identity this month. Here’s a short conversation with founder Matt Brill to talk about the thinking behind the rebrand and what it signals about where the company is headed.