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…
Powering saws with solar panels
Did you read the recent Whatcom Magazine article about solar power in Whatcom County? In it Dana Brandt, owner of Ecotech Energy states, "Whatcom County is a good place to…
Rob Peña at Western Washington University
We heard through the grapevine that Rob Peña is coming to Bellingham to speak about the Bullitt Center and decided to invite him over for a beer! Of course you're invited…
Rainscreen Installation
On one of our recent job we installed a rainscreen system. Rainscreen installations are becoming more and more common, but aren't yet standard practice. In the simplest terms a rainscreen…
Passive House North 2013
Ian just registered for the Passive House North conference and he is pretty excited. The conference is organized by the Canadian Passive House Institute and will be in Vancouver, BC this…
Refer a friend to the Community Energy Challenge!
Are you a past Community Energy Challenge client? Did you have a great experience and now you're home is more comfortable, healthier and your saving energy? Have you told…
Up close- the green playhouses!
After all of the talk about the Green Playhouses I wanted to share pictures of all of the playhouses. They are so amazing! Whoever goes home with these gems is…
Bellingham Playhouse Works sponsors
We'd like to thank all of the local businesses that have sponsored our Green Playhouse Team, Bellingham Playhouse Works, including: Bellingham Millwork Supply, The Lucky Dumpster, Skagit Building Salvage, Custom Design Inc.,…
Are gadgets killing energy efficiency gains?
We really like graphs at Chuckanut Builders. It's such an easy way to convey alot of information. This graph is no exception, check it out! In 1993 roughly 48% of…
Green Playhouse Design Build Competition
The second deadline for the green PLAYHOUSE design build competition is nearly here and our team, Bellingham Playhouse Works is ready (well, almost). It's time to submit our design and…
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