Energy-Efficient Barndominiums & SIP Homes: Dream, Build, Live Responsibly.
- Dustin Wiebold
- Aug 24
- 2 min read
When you imagine your dream home—whether it’s a modern barndominium, a shouse, or a custom home—what do you picture? Is it the kitchen where everyone gathers, the wide-open views framed by big windows, or simply the comfort of knowing your home was designed with efficiency and healthier living in mind?
At Performance by Design, we believe homes should do more than look good—they should be built with sustainability, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality at the forefront. That’s why our team builds SIP homes inspired by Housing 2.0 principles, helping you dream, build, and live responsibly.
Asking the Right Questions Before You Build
Building a home isn’t just about blueprints—it’s about choices that affect your life for years to come. Before you begin designing your barndominium, shouse, or custom SIP home, consider these questions:
How can this home support my family’s comfort and well-being?
Am I designing for long-term energy efficiency—or just short-term style?
Will this space adapt as my needs change?
How will my home perform not just today, but 10 or 20 years from now?
These questions shift home design from “dreaming big” to “dreaming responsibly.” Your home isn’t just walls and windows—it’s a living system that can impact your comfort, utility costs, and quality of life.
Why SIP Homes and Housing 2.0 Matter
We spend nearly 90% of our lives indoors, yet many homes are built with little thought to air quality, energy waste, or overall performance. Sam Rashkin’s Housing 2.0 concepts push us to do better—encouraging builders to focus on design that enhances comfort, reduces environmental impact, and supports healthier living.
By using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), Performance by Design helps homeowners create:
Healthier indoor air quality with tighter construction and controlled airflow
Consistent comfort that minimizes hot and cold spots throughout the home
Lower monthly energy bills thanks to advanced insulation and efficiency
Durability and long-term value through smarter building techniques
While no builder can guarantee specific health or safety outcomes, we can design with intention—prioritizing comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability in every project.
Living in a Home Designed for You
Imagine stepping into your new barndominium or SIP-built custom home and noticing the difference right away. The air feels cleaner. Temperatures stay steady, no matter the season. And because the design prioritizes efficiency, you save money on energy bills month after month.
This is what it means to build responsibly. Instead of draining resources, your home conserves them—for your family and for future generations.
That’s not just building a house. That’s creating a lifestyle.
A Call to Dreamers
If you’re ready to build, here’s our challenge: dream boldly, but also responsibly. Don’t just ask, “What will my home look like?” Ask, “How will this home perform? How will it support the way I want to live?”
At Performance by Design, we specialize in SIP home construction that aligns your vision with Housing 2.0 principles—energy efficiency, healthy home design, and long-term sustainability. Whether you’re building a barndominium, shouse, or custom SIP home, we’ll help you create a space that reflects not just your style, but your values.
Because your home should be more than a place to live. It should be a place to live well—by design.
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