Hi, I'm Shawn.

I’m the owner of Small House Catalog and a passionate advocate of PassivHaus design. I’ve had the privilege of studying this cutting-edge, energy-efficient building method in Canada. As a member of both iPHA and Passive House Canada, I’ve designed and personally built six homes, including one PassivHaus, in locations like Belfast, Maine, the San Juan Islands, and Point Roberts, WA.

In my career, I’ve sold thousands of house plans and created hundreds of custom designs, helping homeowners bring their dream homes to life. Before diving into architecture, I studied linguistics at the University of Washington in Seattle. Over the years, I’ve lived in many inspiring places, including Seattle, Los Angeles, New York City, New England, Scandinavia, and of course, the San Juan Islands and Point Roberts.

After recently retiring from full-time custom design work, I’m now focusing on spending more time with my wife (who also keeps my books), deepening my calisthenics practice, reading more, and traveling—whether in my Sprinter van or exploring new places abroad. Although I’ve stepped back from client work, I still enjoy updating and maintaining my collection of house plans, often adding fresh designs when inspiration strikes.

If you have any questions about the plans, feel free to reach out via email—I’d be happy to help!