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Below are examples of notable projects and downloadable resources.

 

 

 
   
         
   

Portfolio Collage Images 

   
         
   

 

 

 

 

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At left are photo collages of completed projects.

The projects featured include examples of new residences, residential additions, commercial office buildings, institutional buildings, and multi-family projects.

Click on each image for a larger representation.

 Portfolio Collage #1

Portfolio Collage #2 

Portfolio Collage #3 

 

       
   
         
   

High-performance Construction Details 

   
         
   
Tom Brown specializes in the design of high-performance housing. Many of these homes utilize state-of-the-art construction methods and heating systems, along with passive solar design strategies.

Below are shown a description of some key features of airtight/ superinsulated construction, along with some typical construction details.

Click on the image for an enlarged view and/or downloadable PDF version.
       
Interior-strapped Wall - Elevation View  Typical Energy Details - Airtight/Superinsulated Construction 

 Strapped-wall Elevation & Construction Notes

Strapped-wall Construction Details

 Interior Horizontally-strapped Wall

 Air-tight Construction Details

Strapped-wall Elevation Detail & Construction Notes (PDF)

Typical Strapped-wall Wood-frame Construction Details (PDF) 

       
   
         
   

Residential Projects 

   
         
   

       

Sullivan Residence

Berkholtz Residence

Hinke Residence

Butler-Eckberg Residence

       

   
         
   
       

Griswold-Powell Residence

Hermann Residence

Orthwein Residence

Razvi Residence

       
   
         
   

       

 

Young Residence

DeRouchey-Venzke Addition

Pease Addition

 
       

   
         
   

Commercial & Institutional Projects 

   
         
   
       

Mead DNR Headquarters

Christine Retreat Center

Wisconsin Learning Center

Riverfront Arts Center

       
   
         
   

Historic Restoration Projects 

   
         
   
       

Parkin Place Restoration

BrickHaus-GlasHaus Restoration

Sweet Treats Restoration

Town Clown Restoration

       
   
         
   
       
       
       
       
   
         
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
         
   

 

   
         


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