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Green Building

grouparchitect / Green Building

Vale Apartments

by Grouparchitect
Green Building, Multi-family/Mixed Use
April 29, 2020

Recently completed!  The Vale Apartments in Issaquah, Washington is uniquely situated within walking distance to work, play, shopping and entertainment options and conveniently located to trails and Park and Ride options.  Residents enjoy multiple outdoor decks as well as a large rooftop garden, named for Eyrlis, the site’s longstanding landowner in homage to her green thumb. The Vale places a premium on energy efficiency and sustainability and encourages tenant participation by providing biodegradable dish soap and other simple environmentally-friendly products...

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Passive House: A Not-So-Passive Approach to Green Building

by OSC
Green Building, High Performance, Passive House, Sustainability
September 28, 2017

Those of us who care about climate change don’t think of ourselves as very “passive” about it. Actively participating in making a positive impact is what the green building standard Passive House is all about.  One of the most rigorous energy efficiency certifications for buildings, Passive House buildings are designed to be extremely airtight and well-insulated to the point that you could heat them with a light bulb. These buildings typically enjoy not only cost savings from their low energy...

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