KEENworks

Most Aggressive Dwelling

KEENworks

Most Aggressive Dwelling

Most Aggressive Dwelling Categories (MADCATs)

Five simple categories are used to describe the range of performance options available to you. The chart below describes these categories.

KEENWORKS uses these in the process we deploy with each owner to illustrate how far you can go ,- e.g., MADCAT 5 with 100% renewables, or how in MADCAT 1, for example, you may simply elect to do simple low-cost code-compliant improvements to the energy performance of your dwelling.

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MADCAT 1

MADCAT 2

MADCAT 3

MADCAT 4

MADCAT 5

At KeenWorks, we lead with innovation, sustainability, and aggressive energy efficiency. If you’re new to our approach, here’s what you need to know about our services and what to expect when partnering with us.

Most Aggressive Dwelling: The Core of Our Services

What is Most Aggressive Dwelling?

It’s our commitment to delivering homes that push the boundaries of energy efficiency and sustainability, offering you a robust, forward-thinking living solution.

The Three Pillars of Our Services

Most Aggressive Building

Our signature service, Most Aggressive Dwelling, ensures that your home is designed and constructed with the highest standards of energy efficiency, tailored to your unique needs and budget.

Energy Efficiency for Everyone

We provide services that make sustainable living accessible, ensuring every home we build meets rigorous energy efficiency standards.

Rightsize Your World

We help you customize your living space to fit your needs and budget, ensuring comfort, practicality, and cost-effectiveness.

Simplifying New Construction Terminology

Terms like net zero, LEED certifications, Green Home, and Passive House can be overwhelming. At KeenWorks, we simplify this by committing to the Most Aggressive Dwelling that suits your circumstances and budget, ensuring optimal energy efficiency for your unique needs. Our goal is to provide a custom home specification that fits you perfectly, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.

Core Services Explained

Most Aggressive Dwelling, Energy Efficiency for Everyone, and Rightsize Your World are actionable components of our services, central to our mission of providing sustainable and efficient living solutions.

Aggressive Dwelling Design:
We prioritize the integrity of the thermal envelope and minimize energy consumption through innovative design, whether you’re building new or remodeling. Every project is unique, and our analysis determines the level of energy efficiency achievable within your budget. Today’s federal and state incentives make investing in energy efficiency more affordable than ever.

Our Comprehensive Services Include:

Coaching, Research, and Education:
We offer one-on-one strategic planning and education to help you understand your options in materials, equipment, and performance outcomes. This empowers you to set and achieve realistic goals within your budget.
Expert Analysis:
We perform detailed analysis to guide you on key variables that impact energy efficiency, helping you achieve a home that is both aggressive in its efficiency and right-sized for your needs.
Custom Solutions for Every Income Bracket:
Our services are valuable for all home sizes and income levels, from custom homes to public housing. We focus on:
- Listening: Understanding your vision, motivations, and budget to help you set achievable goals.
- Performing Expert Analysis: Leveraging our experience to balance energy efficiency with your financial capacity, ensuring smart investment returns.
- Providing Rightsized Recommendations: Delivering tailored recommendations that respect your budget while maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope. We discuss trade-offs and considerations to help you make informed decisions.

At KeenWorks, our commitment is to provide you with the Most Aggressive Dwelling possible, ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability are accessible to everyone.