Mind the Gap: What is a Rainscreen for Anyway?
Given their name, it’s no surprise that there’s some confusion about rainscreens and what they do. The “rain” and the
Given their name, it’s no surprise that there’s some confusion about rainscreens and what they do. The “rain” and the
From the beginning of time, the most common building materials have been the most common materials in the immediate environment.
As we insulate structures and make them more airtight we reduce the drying capacity that comes as a byproduct of
This article was originally published in the Journal of Green Building, Volume 9, Number 3, Pages 23-36. INTRODUCTION As the
The first bit of building science knowledge that any aspiring high performance builder should master is HAM: how heat, air,
Today I’m excited to share with you our Best Practices Manual — a guidebook of field-tested construction details, many shaped
The evolution of building practice began millennia ago. First we moved from cave to earthen hut. Then, sometime in pre-Roman
We’re happy to announce the release of our Best Practices Manual! The product of our Quality Assurance Program committee’s work
This paper, published as part of the 9th Annual North American Passive House Conference next week, shares the evolution of
This article was originally published in the July 2014 issue of Durability + Design Magazine. Twenty years ago, my construction
Passive House will deliver high performance building at no added monthly cost compared to a conventional custom home. We’re very
Hammer & Hand joins the Seattle remodeling and building scene, announcement by Sam & Daniel. We’re happy to announce that