In the course of our home building and remodeling work we often hear...
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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Dilbert’s Green Building
Seems that Scott Adams of Dilbert fame learned some hard-won lessons while building...
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Shades of Green Building – Measuring (and Reducing) Carbon Footprint
What really makes a green building green? What role does durability play? (An...
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Design-Build: What It Really Means
So would you choose a two-legged stool over a three-legged one? Okay, maybe...
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From Carriage House to Backyard Cottage
We’re pretty passionate here about the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units in Portland....
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Groovy New Cabin: Reclaimed Wood in the Forest
A beautiful cabin full of style and soul. This afternoon I had the...
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Sustainable Building 101: Don’t Let “Green” Structures Go Gray
In a CNN Opinion piece entitled “Green buildings won’t save the planet”, authors...
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Modern Portland Kitchen Remodel: compact, airy & sleek
Ingenious design by bright designlab makes small kitchen spacious and functional. We’re fortunate...
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Green Remodeling: video of Refurb Campaign eco-makeover
As important and exciting as new green construction is, green remodeling is critical...
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Hammer and Hand sponsors “Portland Architecture” blog
We are pleased to announce that Hammer and Hand is now a sponsor...
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