Speaker

David Stitt

President/CEO The Stitt Group

David Stitt is President & Chief Executive Officer for The Stitt Group, Inc. in Rogers, Arkansas. The Stitt Group is a collaborative design / build firm specializing in the production of high-performance homes with projects in 18 states. Stitt Solar provides turnkey solar solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the Midwest. David has worked in the energy & construction industry for over 30 years which included 7 years as a softwood lumber trader. Stitt has a BA in Economics from Iowa State University, has earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation by the National Association of Home Builders, currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC) and Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA), a trade group dedicated to growing Arkansas's economy through expanded utilization of advanced energy technologies, and serves as secretary for the Larson Foundation.

Speaking at

Thu 13 Nov 11:15 AM — 11:35 AM (GMT-06:00) Central Time Fayetteville Town Center, Ozark 3

Living Off the Grid: A Case Study in Energy Independence and Resilience

David Stitt, The Stitt Group

Type AIA LU AICP CM

The Hinshaw-Latham Residence is a 1,636-square-foot energy-efficient home situated beside a bird sanctuary in Tontitown, Arkansas. Thoughtful orientation and site planning allowed the design to work in harmony with the landscape while maximizing the benefits of passive solar strategies. Developed in alignment with the homeowners’ vision, this off-grid home virtually eliminates reliance on fossil fuels and significantly reduces its carbon footprint.

The project began with the construction of a farm workshop, followed by the installation of a 6 kW solar system paired with a two-stack HomeGrid battery (4.8 kWh x 2 = 9.6 kWh). This home demonstrates true off-grid potential—not through an oversized solar array, but through a carefully integrated design-build process rooted in building science. It begins with a high-performance building envelope featuring an ICF foundation, insulated OSB sheathing, energy heel trusses, an Ice House Roof system, and spray foam insulation. These elements work together to drastically reduce energy demand, making a smaller solar system not only feasible but highly effective.