David Good

Dave Good, CPHC, is the co-founder and contractor at Atmosphere Design Build, a small northern California firm focused on handcrafted, high performance buildings.

A Modern California Home Wrapped in Rockwool Insulation for Energy Efficiency and Fire Resistance
The designer and builder of the 2018 Fine Homebuilding House detail why they chose mineral-wool batts and high-density boards for all of their insulation needs.
Minisplit Heat Pumps Efficiently Heat and Cool this House
Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.
Reducing A New Home’s Resource Footprint
An organized waste stream and the use of recycled building materials were key to keeping the trash-to-materials ratio low.
Third-Party Blower-Door Test Pays Off
Verifying high-performance house metrics under California's Title 24 earns some rebates from the utility company.
Camouflaging Gutters and Hiding Downspouts
Clever flashing, thoroughly sealed downspouts, and custom channels behind the siding make the rain-management details all but disappear on the California FHB House.
Installing Standing-Seam Roofing and Cladding
Carpenters adapt their tools and water-shedding strategies to work with standing-seam steel panels.
Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home
Plentiful well water allows for a simple fire-suppression system separate from the domestic water supply.
Windows and Doors Are Critical to a Tight House
Our air barrier gets us to 1.0 ACH50. Our windows and doors get us Passive House tight.
Staging a Construction Project for Multiple Labor Cycles
Setting up scaffolding for the duration of the job saves time on high-performance wall assemblies
Blower-Door Test Confirms High-Performance-Home Status
The air-sealing efforts pay off with Passive House–level airtightness

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