Hi, I’m Paul.
I founded Sted out of the desire to help deliver folks with not only beautiful homes but also high-performance homes that focus on health and comfort. Homes at a basic level are simple shelters, but they shouldn’t make us sick or uncomfortable. A healthy and comfortable home is not a luxury - it is the baseline.
Sted comes from middle English, meaning place. Think homestead. We create places that last. Places that provide shelter and comfort, effortlessly. A healthy, comfortable home to protect you and your family for generations.
I am a licensed architect with over a decade of experience in the high-end, single-family residential world, and a decade of experience in construction management in that same high-end, single-family residential world; full understanding of what it takes to design and build high-end homes. I have a strong passion for building science and a curiosity about the built environment that extends throughout my life. I monitor the air quality and utility usage in my home somewhat obsessively, in a quest to keep a healthy and comfortable home, while saving money! I understand not only the science of the systems and components, but I also live with them to understand real world benefits and downsides.
I am a member of American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). I am a Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB) through Phius, and hold the Build Show BS401 certificate. I’m currently studying to become a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC).
