Category Archives: Green Building

Build Them Tight

Posted on January 4, 2012 by John

We did our first blower door test on our Madrona St. project today. We were shooting for under 1 air change per hour at 50 pascals negative pressure. This is a very tight building. Well we hit it and then … Continue reading →

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GREEN BUILDING AFTER HOURS!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jim

Come learn about what Built Green is doing in Whatcom County. Enjoy refreshments, network with builders, design professionals and people interested in Building Green. There will be a brief presentation about the High Efficiency Home being built for KCLT This … Continue reading →

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Cascade Joinery’s Work Featured

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jim

The brand new issue of Bellingham Alive has a nice piece written by Matthew Wend about merging nature into the design of a house. The article features our use of NanaWall’s system in a house Greg designed and we timber … Continue reading →

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What's New in the New LEED Draft ?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by admin

Over the past few months have you been hearing buzz about the new LEED rating system draft that was released by the U.S. Green Building Council? The draft for the next version was released and for the first time there … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Green Building Trends for 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by admin

Now that the year is 2011, we are back from vacation and you are fresh off your polar dip or plunge, it’s time to dive back into green building. Since it is the beginning of the year predictions and trends … Continue reading →

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Tips on Building a Green Timber Frame Home

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin

Going green is the thing to do, and if you are about to begin building a new timber frame home you can go green from the start. The key to building a green home is in the construction and in … Continue reading →

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Let Your Walls Clean the Air

Posted on December 10, 2010 by admin

How would you like to rid your home of strong odors from cooking, VOCs, and other air-borne pollutants by doing nothing? All you have to do is sit back and let your walls clean the air in your home. We’re … Continue reading →

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Home Winterizing Tips

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

The temperature is steadily dropping all over, which in turn will make you want to fire up the heat. Instead increasing the amount of energy you use in your home but turning up the heat, warm your home in a … Continue reading →

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Tips on Reducing Waste Over the Holidays

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

Thanksgiving is almost here which means your home will be filled with your family and closest friends all enjoying each-other’s company. Along with your holiday gathering comes great deal of waste. To help reduce waste over the holidays and throughout … Continue reading →

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New Type of Sustainable Countertops

Posted on November 19, 2010 by admin

Looking for new ways to improve your green home living? There is a new trend in sustainable living that will fit directly in with your kitchen. Wondering if we are talking about some new eco-friendly material? No, simply cork used … Continue reading →

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