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Karuna House reaches 'topping out' construction milestone

Friday, May 04, 2012

The Passive House/Minergie/LEED Platinum project reaches key milestone.  more...

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A quick and modern kitchen remodel in southwest Portland

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Hammer and Hand and bright designlab collaborate to update a SW homeowner’s kitchen with new appliances and subtle modern touches.    more...

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Pair of remodeled condo bathrooms transforms the nondescript into an expression of owner's aesthetic

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Bathroom remodels in Portland's The Gregory are Hammer & Hand's latest collaboration with interior design firm bright designlab.  more...

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NW Passive House experts visit Karuna – reflections by Holst Architecture's Cory Hawbecker

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Passive House practitioners see the construction site first-hand at onsite seminar.  more...

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Commercial TI for Nuvrei Patisserie's new café – 'modern with reclaimed chic'

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Commercial remodel collaboration with bright designlab helps Portland French pastry business grow.  more...

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Yamhill Vineyard Residence: roof complete, cladding on its way

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Photos capture latest phase of precision construction.  more...

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Karuna House – airtight envelope and modernist aesthetic demand precise construction

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Passive House/Minergie-P standards combined with Holst's design mean tight tolerances.  more...

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Karuna Passive House – new video posted to new Karuna video gallery

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Scott Gunter walks us through the detailing of Passive House-friendly foundation footings in latest video installment from the field.  more...

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Karuna Passive House construction video - Hammer & Hand demonstrates geofoam foundation installation

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Key step in constructing foundation at Karuna is demonstrated by lead carpenter Scott Gunter, Aaron Quint & Aaron Bergeson.  more...

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Yamhill Retreat celebrates site and inside/outside connection

Friday, October 14, 2011

The Corten-clad retreat, designed by Seed Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand, embraces its bucolic environs.  more...

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