Author name: Riley Carter

Architect, economist, and educator with over two decades of experience advancing sustainable residential design. Best known for The Passive House Revolution series, Carter translates complex building science into accessible strategies for professionals and homeowners alike. His expertise spans Passive House design, IRC compliance, structural systems, and lighting—bridging the gap between technical precision and real-world application. A frequent collaborator with engineers, builders, and policymakers, Carter champions high-performance construction rooted in comfort, resilience, and environmental responsibility. His writing, teaching, and consulting work have empowered countless practitioners to embrace airtightness, thermal-bridge mitigation, and energy modeling as tools for transformation. Whether detailing a retrofit or decoding the latest code updates, Carter’s mission remains clear: build smarter, live better.

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