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Hi, I'm Shawn!

I’m the owner of The Small House Catalog and a long-time advocate for Passive House (PassivHaus) design. I had the privilege of studying this innovative, energy-efficient building standard in Canada and remain an active member of both iPHA and Passive House Canada. Over the years, I’ve designed and personally built six homes—including one certified PassivHaus—in places like Belfast, Maine, the San Juan Islands, and Point Roberts, Washington.

Through The Small House Catalog, I’ve sold thousands of house plans and created hundreds of custom designs, helping homeowners turn their ideas into thoughtfully crafted, sustainable homes. Before my work in residential design, I studied linguistics at the University of Washington in Seattle. Life and work have taken me to many inspiring places—Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, New England, Scandinavia, and the Pacific Northwest islands—all of which have shaped my approach to simple, enduring architecture.

After recently stepping back from full-time client work, I’m focusing on life at a slower pace—spending more time with my wife (and business partner), deepening my calisthenics practice, reading, and traveling, whether in our Sprinter van or abroad. I still maintain and update my plan collection and occasionally release new designs when inspiration strikes.

If you have any questions about the plans, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to help.