Is green building a buzz word?
My mom lives in Northern Idaho and recently bought property that she is hoping to build on. She immediately called Ian and I and asked for help finding a builder.…
We’re working on the Whatcom Center for Early Learning!
We started working on the Whatcom Center for Early Learning this week. We'll be doing some major building performance updates and remodeling the office space, it's such a cool old…
Remodel + CEC Pilot Project
In 2015 the Community Energy Challenge (CEC) is considering proposing a Remodel + CEC pilot project. The pilot will be in partnership with the WSU Energy Program and the Building Performance Center…
Environmental Heros Banquet
Last week we attended the Re-Sources for Sustainable Communities Environmental Heroes Banquet. The event was both a fundraiser for Re-Sources and an opportunity to pay tribute to individuals in our community…
Governor Inslee at the Building Performance Center
Governor Jay Inslee toured the Building Performance Center this week as part of his statewide climate tour and Ian attended! The Governor toured the Building Performance Center because it is a…
Imagine This! Home and Landscape Tour
We are gearing up for the 12th Annual Sustainable Connections Imagine This! Home and Landscape Tour and I have to tell you, our stop is going to be the place to be! The home…
Have you read the National Climate Assessment? It is sobering
Have you seen the most recent National Climate Assessment (NCA). If you haven't, let me tell you, it's sobering. It details the current impacts and projected effects of global warming across the United…
That’s a lot of insulation
That's alot of cellulose insulation. Our favorite kind of insulation. It's recycled, local and inexpensive!
What does a super efficient heating system look like?
This winter has been a erratic to say the least. With temperatures swinging from 32 degrees to 50 degrees in a matter of hours, you just never know what to expect.…
How ChuB is going beyond the energy code
At Chuckanut Builders we are building performance nerds. We are continually looking for ways to improve the efficiency of our clients homes, primarily using insulation, air sealing, heating systems, and…