Building performance – our untapped domestic energy reserve
Change is afoot in the patterns of US energy consumption. Some quick thoughts to share from a conversation I just
Change is afoot in the patterns of US energy consumption. Some quick thoughts to share from a conversation I just
Passive House/Minergie-P standards combined with Holst’s design mean tight tolerances. While I’m sure that Hammer & Hand’s carpenters think modernism
Portland design-build collaboration with Steelhead Architecture liberates 1955 bath. “As a team, we wanted to carve a period bathroom into
Hammer & Hand’s home performance program coordinator shares what she’s been hearing. Last week’s post, “Is ‘home performance’ more like
Previously-cramped bathroom transformed in Lake Oswego remodel. The Portland region’s recent spate of gray, rainy weather drives home the point:
Even the tiniest bathroom remodel can bring significant universal design improvements to an existing house. Smart space planning and thoughtful
Musings about the essence of our work with Clean Energy Works Oregon. As we gear up for a big year
New entry, remodeled bathroom, refined layout, and kids loft deliver big benefits with small SF. “It’s not a very big
Have questions about this project? Check out our Tiny Bathroom FAQ. Smart retrofit of home’s smallest room is key to
Craft and building science, combined, can preserve aesthetics and make big performance gains. The writing’s on the wall. We can’t
Decrepit garage is upcycled: new slab, new roof, and new architectural integrity. When the owners of a 1926 home in
M.A.C. continues his onsite photographic series. Last month, “M.A.C.” Casares shared his striking photos of the foundation and steel beam