Gas Stoves In The News
A few weeks ago some folks in the office started talking about an article titled "Your Gas Stove is Bad for You and the Planet." Shortly after, I shared this…
Demystifying siding repair
For some folks, it may seem a bit mysterious that the walls of most buildings frequently get wet, however, they don’t always rot. This blog post will shed some light…
Empowering our crew to innovate
Last month the leadership team snuck away for a two-day retreat to define our goals for 2019 and lay out a roadmap for how to achieve them. Even though it…
Defining green building
Green building is a concept that begins with the premise that the build environment has a profound impact on the building’s inhabitants and the natural environment. The goal of green…
Are you asking enough of your home?
Your home already does a lot for you – it provides shelter, one of the basic human needs, as well as countless other benefits. A home is a place to…
Pros and cons of PaperStone countertops
Recycled paper might not jump out at you as an ideal countertop material, but it is. When paper is combined with non-petroleum resin, heated and compressed it creates a hard…
NW Ecobuilding Guild Green Building Slam
After years of attending green building conferences we're moving from the audience to the stage! In early November we are presenting at the Northwest Green Building Slam. The Green Building Slam is…
What resistance looks like at Chuckanut Builders
What resistance looks like at Chuckanut Builders Earlier this week we received an email from Aaron Fairchild. Aaron is the CEO of Green Canopy Homes. He suggested resisting the current administration…
Planning for spring projects
Every year prospective clients call us after the winter holidays and ask if we can start their project in April. We always have to break the news that 1). Our calendar…
Rainscreen and cork insulation details
The crew is installing exterior cork insulation and rainscreen details at the Bright Green project this week. If you want to check it out first hand join us at on…
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