the vision

when buildings  are designed and built with respect for human and ecological health, they can be regenerative. we use living building principals, passive house strategies, and local, natural materials to help you design and build.

your project can store carbon rather than emit it, improve well-being, strengthen the local economy, and support ecosystems.

we guide architects, contractors, and owner/builders to implement regenerative systems and materials into their practice and construction projects.

lindsey love has been working in the trades for over 20 years.  her architectural expertise is enhanced by her certification as a passive house tradesperson, her living future accreditation, and the certificate she holds in utilizing healthy materials.  her background in identifying emerging sustainable pathways and her understanding of the economic benefits, as well as challenges to these practices, qualifies her as the consultant you have been seeking.

her passion is working with natural materials like straw, clay, hemp and lime. these less processed materials are what drew her to architecture and building. Not only are they sustainable, but they are biophilic - they automatically create connection with nature.

her architectural work has spanned the rocky mountain west from new mexico to rural northern montana.  she has collaborated with many architects regionally and nationally on a variety of building types including tribal affordable housing, multi-family developments, high-end residential, and institutional builds.

well-rounded experience paired with a drive for efficiency steers lindsey’s exceptional ability at finding the appropriate solution for any project.  extensive knowledge of alternative as well as conventional construction methods has seen her both building and managing the construction of several projects using sips, icfs, straw bale, and conventional framing with batts.  beyond her expertise in straw bale and plaster applications, she has worked in most other aspects of construction, to include mechanical and electrical installations. 

working in the Yellowstone region for the past 14 years has exposed lindsey to the high-cost, cold climate and some of the highest snow and seismic loads in the west. she has successfully navigated these aspects of her profession, leading her to start regenerative building solutions in 2023.  this new opportunity allows her to consult for architects, owner/builders, and contractors who want to use more natural, healthy and local materials within their otherwise conventional buildings.  lindsey and her team can find the appropriate solution and remove the challenges to implementation. 

testimonials

  • "Lindsey managed and taught over 30 volunteers in two days. She was extremely competent on-site and has an approachable leadership style. "

    montana owner/builder

  • "this design iteration is just what i was looking for. efficiently crafted design models are beneficial for my clients to quickly understand concepts without getting into the weeds."

    colorado designer/builder

  • "thank you for bringing your energy! the tadelakt workshop was the most empowering aspect of my building project!"

    utah design/build client

living future principals

the living future institute hosts the most holistic sustainability certification system. the principals behind it can be a guide for any project to be beautiful, sustainable, and even regenerative.

passive house strategies

the passive house institute and the passive house institute us have developed certification systems that are specific to building performance and are extremely effective at reducing operational emissions. the strategies are primarily about the building enclosure, with the addition of constant filtered fresh air.

knowledge of building science is imperative when employing these strategies, especially in a cold climate. when done incorrectly, condensation and mold can occur.

regenerative values

  • is a solid foundation

  • builds trust and strong relationships

  • is as important as outcome

  • enables regenerative solutions

  • is the ultimate measure of efficiency

partners/clients

  • hearth design/build

    colorado high performance, low carbon designer/builder

    scope: schematic design with high performance straw bale wall assembly

  • vera iconica architecture

    global luxury and wellness architecture firm

    scope: earthen slab assembly design, guidance on design and installation sequencing, material sourcing, installation

  • montana owner/builder

    young family building first straw bale home

    scope: foundation/earthen slab assembly guidance, detail review, straw bale and structure integration, straw bale installation workshop, plaster and material sourcing

  • strawtegi cottage

    salt lake city owner/builder

    scope: straw panel wall, conventional foundation and slab, and low-carbon roof assembly design (with love | schack architecture), tadelakt installation and workshop

  • ultra local/carbon-storing straw bale

    idaho owner/builder

    scope: design consultation on assemblies, details of straw bale and round timber structure integration, foundation, window, and door details, roof ventilation details. lead straw bale installation, on site project management

  • interior plaster repair

    alta, wyoming homeowner

    scope: repair typical cracks in interior lime plaster applied over sheet rock