New Homes

  • Unparalleled craftsmanship
  • Top designer relationships
  • Designer-builder-client collaboration
  • Expert green building

Expert fabrication of beautiful design.

The creation of a new home stands at the intersection of style, vision, craft and practical living.  It presents an opportunity to express yourself New Homes projects by Hammer & Hand, link to project galleries.and create positive life change through solid design and sound craftsmanship.

A Good House is based on Good Design.  Having built many architect-driven projects – both new homes and whole house remodels – we have a firm grasp on the aspects of a design-driven residence that require special consideration.  Because even the best architectural drawings cannot guarantee good construction, choosing an experienced, highly-skilled builder is mission critical to ensuring that a design is well-built.

Working as a team member along with clients, architects, and engineers ensures that the process of building, as well as the final product, shines as superior in nature.  Process matters as much as product.  We emphasize written, daily communication, weekly site meetings, 3 week look-ahead schedules, totally transparent financials, and master craftsmen project managers.

Your house won't be our first rodeo, and you can rely on us to make your vision real ... and enjoy the ride along the way.

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News and Updates

Karuna House reaches 'topping out' construction milestone

Friday, May 04, 2012

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

Karuna Passive House construction: phase one complete!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

We review Karuna House progress in this video essay about the Passive House, Minergie, and LEED Platinum project.  more...

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...

NW Modern jewel overlooking Columbia River provides gracious aging-in-place living

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

We teamed up with Scott Edwards Architecture to create this sustainable, single-level beauty near Vancouver airport.  more...

A Woodworkers' Cathedral - our Yamhill Arts and Crafts Revival

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

As fine home building aficionados, we're perennially looking for ways to indulge our zeal for working with wood.  more...

Design-Build: What It Really Means

Friday, August 20, 2010

So would you choose a two-legged stool over a three-legged one?    more...

Groovy New Cabin: Reclaimed Wood in the Forest

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

A beautiful cabin full of style and soul.  more...

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