NOTE: This is the second of four posts delving into the anatomy of...
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Field Notes: High Performance Building
Karuna House wall assembly, illustrated: first of four analyses of high performance walls
Our “Evolution of Enclosure” exhibit at AIA Portland (open through September 10) examines...
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H&H Wins U.S. Department of Energy’s 2015 Housing Innovation Award
In a statement this morning the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it...
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Sneak peek at graphics for “Evolution of Enclosure” exhibit
With the First Thursday exhibit opening party fast approaching for “Evolution of Enclosure,”...
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Opening Party for H&H’s AIA Exhibit, “Evolution of Enclosure” – First Thursday (August 6)
Come celebrate the opening of Hammer & Hand’s high performance building exhibit at...
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Mind the Gap: What is a Rainscreen for Anyway?
Given their name, it’s no surprise that there’s some confusion about rainscreens and...
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On the Jevons Paradox, Climate, and Fighting Defeatism
Like many in my generation, I’ve been worried about global warming since I...
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Mineral Wool Has Green Light from Living Building Challenge
ROXUL mineral wool has become a go-to choice of monolithic exterior insulation for...
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Madrona Passive House Progress & NW Green Home Tour
Today we’re excited to share a peek at our progress at Madrona Passive...
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H2O and high performance building assemblies: how to handle rain and vapor
As we insulate structures and make them more airtight we reduce the drying...
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