The Sustainable Home Blueprint: A step-by-step course for designing your sustainable and healthy home
Build a Home that Works for You and the Planet – Without the Overwhelm
Design with clarity. Build with confidence.
Whether you're renovating or building new, this course shows you exactly how to make your future home sustainable, healthy, comfortable, and affordable — one simple step at a time.
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You know the kind of home you want...
But figuring out how to make that happen?
That's why I created The Sustainable Home Blueprint...
Your solution to cutting through the confusion
and Designing a Home that works
This online course walks you through 10 essential steps that make it possible to design a sustainable and healthy home, without needing a background in architecture or building science.
You'll learn what to include in your home design and how to apply each element in a way that fits your space, your climate, and your budget.
The Sustainable Home Blueprint is perfect for you if you are...
Whether you're working with an architect, choosing pre-designed plans, or designing your home yourself, this course gives you the clarity and knowledge to make sure your home is truly sustainable, healthy, and high-performing.
You'll be able to communicate your goals clearly, make informed decisions, and ensure the design reflects your values—no matter who’s doing the drawings.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of the course, you'll have:
Outlined your vision, goals and priorities for your home build project
Located your house on your site
Determined your construction methods for optimal sustainability and health goals
Picked out your healthy material options
Decided what you’re going to focus on within your construction budget
Gained the language and clarity to speak confidently with builders and catch misinformation early
But here's the best part...
Mind
You will feel empowered and in control of your home design process, with the knowledge to confidently communicate your sustainable vision to contractors. No more second-guessing your decisions.
Earth
You will enjoy a beautifully comfortable home that works in harmony with your local climate, offering passive heating, cooling, and natural light, allowing you to stay aligned with your eco-friendly goals.
Gain the confidence to create a healthy, sustainable home
Choose TODAY which plan works best for you, so you can get past the road blocks and start designing your dream home.
One Time Payment
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$
397
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3 Monthly Payments
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$
139
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Money Back Guarantee
Plus you'll be backed by a risk-free 14-day guarantee
After 14 days inside the program, you'll have received access to the first two modules.
And if you've participated in the lessons and don't feel that you're getting where you need to go, simply reach out, let me know your struggles, and I'll refund your investment.
What's inside
The Sustainable Home Blueprint
Module 1: Prepare for Your Sustainable Home Journey
In this module, you’ll learn why creating a healthy, sustainable home is essential and how to set a strong foundation for your project, whether you're building new or renovating. Here’s a glimpse of what each lesson covers:
Module 2: Core Design Principles For A Sustainable Home
Here you’ll learn essential design principles that set the stage for a comfortable, energy-efficient, and healthy home. Each lesson in this module guides you through key design choices that maximize your home’s efficiency and livability. You're learn:
Module 3: Get Detailed with Materials and Building Assemblies
Now it's time to dive into the essential components and material choices that make a home healthy to live in, airtight, and energy-efficient. This is an introduction to building science - no science or design experience needed! Here's a glimpse at the lessons:
- Overview of alternative building techniques like straw bale and hempcrete (just enough to get the ideas flowing
)
Module 4: Sustainable Systems For Comfort and Efficiency
In Module 4, you’ll explore the best mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems that enhance your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability. (Definitely no engineering degree needed here!) You'll learn essential understanding on:
Module 5: Bringing Your Sustainable Home Vision to Life
In the final module, you’ll learn how to bring together all aspects of your sustainable home project, from finding the right builder to budgeting and team assembly.
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And get these extra bonuses (for free)!
The 10 Step Pre-Design Process
$197 Value
There’s nothing more important than getting as prepared as possible from the very start of your design and build journey. A prepared project helps minimize those nightmare stories you often hear from friends or see on home design TV shows.
This bonus follows my 10 step pre-design formula to get you fully prepared to start the design on the right path.
Complete with checklists to get you organized and on track.
Intro to the Healthy Home Elements and Biophilic Design Principles
$97 value
In this bonus video, you'll get a first look at the 10 Healthy Home Elements, the powerful framework I use in every project to make sure all aspects of health, sustainability, and comfort are covered.
You'll also be introduced to the core principles of biophilic design, so you can begin thinking about how to bridge a connection between nature and home.
To Sum it up
Here's what you'll get in The Sustainable Home Blueprint when you enroll...
5 Comprehensive modules
that break down sustainable homebuilding into easy-to-follow, actionable steps
Checklists and Spreadsheets
to keep you organized and focused on the right tasks
Learn how to confidently communicate with contractors
advocate for your eco-friendly vision, and avoid being talked out of important design elements
Discover the best materials and systems
for a healthy, airtight, and energy-efficient home, with clear guidance on what to prioritize
Keep your project on budget
with expert advice on making eco-friendly choices without overspending
When you add it all up that's over $1,200!
But you can join The Sustainable Home Blueprint today for just...
One Time Payment
of
$
397
Best Value
3 Monthly Payments
of
$
139
/mo
Most Flexible
FAQs
Yes, absolutely. Whether you’re just dreaming or already knee-deep in design decisions, The Sustainable Home Blueprint helps you clarify your vision, troubleshoot your design, and make sure you’re on the right track before you commit to construction.
Many students use the course to check and refine the plans they already have, ask better questions, and avoid costly mistakes down the road.
Yes you do. This course doesn't teach you how to make construction plans, and you will not receive construction plans from the course. If you aren't planning to work with an architect, you can work with a draftsperson to draw your construction plans. I'll show you how to work with a draftsperson in the course.
Forever! You will never lose access to the course. Designing and building a home or reno is a long process, so I want to make sure you have the support you need through the whole journey.
Yes—and here’s why: even if you’re working with an architect, The Sustainable Home Blueprint helps you prepare, get clear on what you really want, and communicate your vision with confidence.
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to feel intimidated or unsure during the design process, especially when it comes to sustainable and healthy choices. This course gives you the language, knowledge, and framework to ask the right questions, make informed decisions, and collaborate effectively with your architect—so you don’t feel like you’re handing over control or getting talked out of what matters to you.
Think of it as your prep work to make sure you get the most out of your time (and money) with your architect.
Yes! That’s exactly who this course was designed for, because I know hiring an architect isn't always within reach.
The Sustainable Home Blueprint is your step-by-step roadmap to creating a home that’s thoughtful, efficient, healthy, and aligned with your lifestyle—even without an architect.
I walk you through the design principles, layout decisions, systems, and sustainable choices you need to feel confident and informed. This course simplifies what most people find overwhelming and gives you tools to avoid costly mistakes.
Yes, this course can be a great resource for designers and contractors who want to better understand sustainable, healthy home principles and how to apply them in real-world projects. It breaks down building science and high-performance design into clear, practical steps, which can improve communication with clients and help professionals make more informed recommendations.
Meet your guide...
I'm Kate!
I’m a licensed architect that specializes in designing homes that enhance the health of people and the planet. Since 2007, I’ve built the tools needed to create spaces that nourish your body, your mind, and the earth.
The thing is, there's a lot that goes into the home design process. And if you don't have experience with design and the building process, it can get pretty overwhelming and even turn ugly.
The Sustainable Home Blueprint is designed to help guide you through your healthy and sustainable renovation or new build design journey so that you can create a family home that enhances your health, happiness and longevity.
I can’t wait to help you get there.
"Thank you Kate for helping us to brainstorm ideas, design and assist in creating our forever dream home with your thoughtful and mindful architectural suggestions! We wake every morning seeing and feeling the warmth of the sunrise to start our day peacefully, calm and stress free. We now feel so connected to the outdoors, being able to view all the wildlife in their natural habitat."
Carrie Nolet and Lucie Swain
"Kate really helped us to see the modern possibilities in a 50 year old mountain chalet. Her focus on healthy living and energy efficiency was also a great fit with our own personal values. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have found her for our project."
Tom Burack
Join the course to have:
A clear understanding of what makes a home truly sustainable, healthy, and comfortable
The ability to apply those elements into your home design
Confidence that you're making the right choices and not wasting money
A smart, realistic path toward your goals—whether you're working with a designer, designing yourself or choosing from pre-made plans
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