Adaptive Building Solutions LLC

05/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce a new article in Crazy Wisdom Magazine about Andrea & Mike Mahon from Adaptive Building Solutions
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03/27/2026

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Check out Mike's presentation on Passive Solar Trombe Walls as part of the GHI Educational Series.

This course will begin with a description of the science behind a Trombe Wall along with its benefits and limitations. Next, we will discuss building orienta...

03/11/2026

Join Mike on Wednesday, March 18th at 12pm EST, for a Trombe Wall Case Study (design, construction method and results) Lessons Learned.

GreenHome Institute Weekly Free CE Webinar Presents:

01/06/2026

To wrap up our video series on how to choose the best builder for your high-end, energy-efficient home, Jeff leaves you with one final piece of advice: have fun with the process.
There will be long phases, short phases, and likely a few challenges along the way, but try to embrace the journey. Take the opportunity to learn about construction and building science, and enjoy the experience of creating—or renovating—a home your family will love for years to come.

Conclusion: HAVE FUN!!
Full Video Can Be Found on YouTube

01/02/2026

What does high quality in custom home building really mean? Is it simply choosing the most expensive products or services? Is it about incorporating state-of-the-art home technology or advanced building science?
To us, high quality certainly includes selecting the optimal materials—but it goes far beyond that. It’s about assembling a team of experienced skilled trade professionals who understand the vision, share the expectations, and hold themselves to the highest standard of excellence. It’s about partnering with quality individuals and companies who collaborate with us to fine-tune every detail until it’s exactly right.
In this video, Jeff Parness highlights the deep respect for quality he experienced throughout the entire process.

Tip #10: Highest Commitment to Quality

Full Video Can Be Found on YouTube

12/26/2025

Job site organization is one of the most critical components in building a large custom home. We take great pride in maintaining clean, well-organized job sites—and we’re grateful for the positive feedback we consistently receive from fellow trades and others that visit our job sites.

It may not be glamorous to climb into a dumpster to pull out recyclable materials or rearrange debris so the load is safe and efficient for the driver. But these details matter. Every role on a job site is important—right down to the person responsible for hauling the dumpster away.

Homeowner Jeff Parness shares his appreciation and perspective on why working with a builder who values job site organization makes a real difference. And yes, Jeff couldn’t resist including a few of his favorite photos of Andrea pushing the debris around inside the dumpster before a pickup to prove that even the unglamorous work gets done!

Tip #9: Job Site Organization

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Full Video Can Be Found on YouTube

12/19/2025

Real-time problem solving is a normal part of custom home building. Even the most thorough planning can’t uncover every unknown, especially when constructing a high-performance home. Jeff Parness shares his experience on why consistent, detailed communication from the builder is critical during these moments—when collaboration and timely decision-making are essential to keeping the project on track and running smoothly.

Tip #8: Managing Onsite Problem Solving

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Full Video Can Be Found on YouTube

12/14/2025

Building an energy-efficient luxury custom home requires a team of skilled subcontractors who fully understand the overall vision of the project. In this video, Jeff Parness explains how bringing subcontractors into the process early helps streamline collaboration and creates a more seamless, efficient build from start to finish.

Tip #7: Relationships Matter

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Full Video Can Be Found on YouTube

12/10/2025

Whether you’re dreaming of a high-tech custom home or exploring low-tech methods like straw-bale, one thing stays the same: you need a builder who lives and breathes building science. Jeff Parness shares why partnering with a builder who is dedicated to continuous learning made all the difference.

Tip #6: Choose a Builder Who Values Continuous Learning

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Full Video Can Be Found on YouTube