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Retaining the Value of Your Home: Why Building With Intention Matters
When you invest in a home, you want it to hold its value over time.
Dustin Wiebold
Sep 7, 20253 min read
We Don’t Build Them Like We Used To.
You’ve probably heard someone say, “They don’t build them like they used to.” And when you look at a piece of lumber from 1918 compared to 2018, you can see why. The old wood is dense, heavy, and full of tight growth rings. Modern lumber, by contrast, is lighter, softer, and has wider growth rings.
Dustin Wiebold
Aug 30, 20252 min read
Energy-Efficient Barndominiums & SIP Homes: Dream, Build, Live Responsibly.
Energy-Efficient Barndominiums & SIP Homes: Dream, Build, Live Responsibly.
Dustin Wiebold
Aug 24, 20252 min read
Healthier Living by Design: The PBD Way
At PBD, our goal is simple: build homes people love to live in—and to own. That means quiet, steady comfort, healthier indoor air, and predictable operating costs. Every PBD project starts with a SIP-centered shell—our foundation for performance. From there, details adapt to your site, climate, and lifestyle so you can live well today and responsibly prepare for tomorrow.
Dustin Wiebold
Aug 13, 20253 min read
The Future of Housing Is Here
For too long, homebuilding has followed the same patterns—standard designs, oversized systems, and construction methods that don’t always deliver the comfort, efficiency, or long-term performance homeowners deserve.
At PBD, we believe the future of housing will look very different. It will be smarter, healthier, more energy-efficient, and built to last. We’re already bringing that future to life in our projects today.
Dustin Wiebold
Aug 3, 20252 min read
Plan First, Build Smart: How the Right Guidance Saves You Thousands
Plan First, Build Smart: How the Right Guidance Saves You Thousands
Dustin Wiebold
Jul 19, 20252 min read
Cheaper Isn’t Always Better: Why the Health of Your Home Matters
Cheaper Isn’t Always Better: Why the Health of Your Home Matters
Dustin Wiebold
Jul 13, 20252 min read
Free Webinar - Build the Best Barndo Workshop: Your Dream Starts Here
We’ve had so many requests for a recording of this event that we’ve created a special on-demand version of the workshop — available exclusively to those who sign up.
Dustin Wiebold
Jun 22, 20252 min read
From Pinterest Board to Forever Home: How to Make Your Dream Build a Reality
From Pinterest Board to Forever Home: How to Make Your Dream Build a Reality
Dustin Wiebold
Jun 16, 20252 min read
The Smart Way to Build: Why a Shell-Only Package Might Be Your Best First Step.
Explore the benefits of a SIP shell-only package for your home or barndominium. Learn how Performance By Design makes your building journey easier, faster, and more affordable
Dustin Wiebold
May 25, 20252 min read
Small but Mighty: Why People Are Choosing Smaller Homes (And Loving It!)
In a world that often celebrates "bigger is better," many homeowners are pushing back — choosing to live smaller, simpler, and smarter.
At Performance By Design, we’ve seen an inspiring shift toward smaller homes, cabins, and accessory dwellings, not just as a trend, but as a lifestyle choice.
But what’s driving this movement? It’s more than just downsizing.
Dustin Wiebold
May 18, 20253 min read
Permits, Planning & Zoning – What You Need to Know Before You Build
Permits, Planning & Zoning – What You Need to Know Before You Build
Dustin Wiebold
Apr 22, 20252 min read
Barndominium Build Essentials: A Step-by-Step Planning Checklist
All the Steps Involved in Building a Barndominium. here’s a detailed look at the steps involved from start to finish.
Dustin Wiebold
Apr 15, 20252 min read
Stick-Built vs. Pole Barn vs. SIPs – What’s the Difference?
Stick-Built vs. Pole Barn vs. SIPs – What’s the Difference?
Dustin Wiebold
Apr 8, 20252 min read
Thank you for making our Build the BEST Barndominium Workshop such an incredible success!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made our Build the BEST Barndominium Workshop such a success!
Dustin Wiebold
Mar 28, 20251 min read
Top Barndominium Design Trends for 2025
Top Barndominium Design Trends for 2025
Dustin Wiebold
Mar 16, 20252 min read
Is Metal Roofing the Right Choice for Your New Home?
Metal roofs offer durability, energy efficiency, and modern style—learn the pros and cons of using them in your home build.
Dustin Wiebold
Mar 5, 20253 min read
Are You Losing Money Through Your Walls?
Thermal imaging helps to improve energy efficiency, cut costs, and keep homes comfortable year-round.
Dustin Wiebold
Feb 26, 20252 min read
Build the BEST Barndominium Workshop: DREAM | BUILD | LIVE
Are you dreaming of building the perfect barndominium? At Performance by Design we believe in the philosophy of DREAM, BUILD, LIVE.
Dustin Wiebold
Feb 19, 20254 min read
Is Your Home Crying? Stop Cold-Weather Condensation Before It Becomes a Problem.
Is Your Home Crying? Stop Cold-Weather Condensation Before It Becomes a Problem.
Dustin Wiebold
Feb 5, 20252 min read
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