Prefabricated ADU kits that fit Massachusetts’ new ADU regulations as a result of the Affordable Homes Act. The Flora 900 SF model maximizes the amount of space allowed through the new regulations, and is built with healthy, sustainable materials that result in net-negative carbon emissions.

The demand for high-performance homes is growing nationwide as homeowners and developers seek energy-efficient, durable, climate-resilient and comfortable buildings. But this surge in demand has revealed a critical bottleneck: a shortage of trade contractors skilled in high-performance construction. As this gap widens, innovative solutions like high-performance small home and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) kits are stepping in to bridge the divide.

Discover high-performance, natural construction with New Frameworks. We specialize in sustainable, energy-efficient designs using natural materials to reduce embodied carbon, enhance indoor air quality, and build durable, eco-friendly homes. Build responsibly for a healthier planet and future.

A modular home or ADU kit is predesigned, pre-fabricated, and simplifies permitting, saving you time, money, and a lot of headaches.

Inaction by the federal government in the face of rising energy costs and environmental challenges is absurd - but homeowners have options to make a real difference. By choosing high-performance construction or retrofitting with sustainable materials, homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint, lower energy bills, and create healthier living spaces. Small steps, like investing in energy-efficient solutions or exploring modular kits, can drive significant change, proving that every decision matters in building a better future. Don’t wait for the perfect time to act; the power to make an impact starts at home.

Straw-Structural Insulated Panels are eradicating the construction industry’s carbon footprint through their carbon storing properties.

At New Frameworks, we believe in a proactive approach to building healthier living spaces, especially by focusing on moisture and air quality management. Here, we’ll explore eight signs that may indicate opportunities to enhance your home's air quality and reduce moisture buildup. We’ll also discuss how using natural, high-performance materials helps prevent these problems, and ultimately, contributes to a healthier, longer-lasting home.

Explore the essential ADU construction rules and regulations and feel prepared to add an ADU home to your property or in your community.

From Field to Form: Straw

Straw series, exploring the possibilities, life cycles, and architectural implications of plant and earth-based materials.

Discover our Casita models – affordable, sustainable, and modular accessory dwelling units that redefine modern living.

Explore how New Frameworks is scaling up carbon-storing straw-bale construction. Learn about prefab panels, partnerships with Vermont farmers, and collaborations with Migrant Justice. Discover how sustainable building practices drive innovation and foster a just transition.

Discover how New Frameworks is turning buildings into carbon sinks with renewable materials. From keynotes at NESEA and CASBA to panels on embodied carbon at MIT, explore our insights on reversing climate change through sustainable building practices. Join us May 31st in Boston for more!

Download our 2019 NESEA BuildingEnergy keynote and explore interconnected solutions for climate action. Learn how sustainable building connects with eco-agriculture, forestry, and social justice to tackle issues like biodiversity loss, climate change, and systemic inequality. Watch or download here.