Comfort

Health

With two young children, the Govindans wanted an indoor environment that is as healthy as it is comfortable to live in. They soon noticed the contrast between previous houses and a Kala high-performance home. “I can definitely tell a difference – when I come inside, I breathe easier,” Morgen said. “When we were moving, every time we went back to our previous house, I would sneeze uncontrollably and feel terrible. And then we'd come back here, and I’d be fine. Our kids are off their allergy meds too.”

Sustainability

As the design process progressed, the homeowners realized that there was a better way to build a home that would fit with their family’s principles. “Learning about passive homes helped us understand what the value of sustainability is,” Sush said. “We wanted to show the people in our life what sustainable living can look like and also show our kids that it’s not just a word – it’s important that we try to live this way.” 

Durability

“We really cared about the build quality but not necessarily the finishes or how fancy it was,” Morgen said. “We didn't want to spend a lot of money on things that our kids could tear down. I'm very thankful that we went with the people that Kala suggested because not only was their work incredibly high quality, but they were also nice through the process. We have no doubt that everything is well built and solid, and we’re very thankful for that.”