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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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Blower Door Testing

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, Green, Prefab, Prefab/Modular, Remodeling, Residential, Sustainability, Townhomes
May 9, 2014

With the implementation of the 2012 Washington State Energy Code the requirements for air testing residential projects have changed to become more restrictive.  All new residences and additions in the state now require a blower door test to measure air leakage through the building envelope.  The test requires that air changes be less than 5 per hour, hopefully pushing towards tighter building envelopes and less energy consumption. Blower door testing may seem mundane and ordinary, but when the Godfather of Soul...

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Northwest Green Home Tour 2014

Northwest Green Home Tour

by OSC
Events, Green, Sustainability
April 3, 2014

Northwest Green Home Tour. A free public tour of green new homes and remodels in the Seattle area. In its fourth year, the Northwest Green Home tour, seeks to promote modern eco-conscious residential design by exposing the public to 35 home sites that embody the sustainable ethos. This free tour is an event hosted by partners Built Green and the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, both local champions of green architecture. The Green Home Tour is on April 26th from...

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Green Remodel Strategies for Aging at Home

by OSC
Green, Remodeling, Sustainability
July 8, 2011

You're never too old for a green remodel! Universal Design addresses senior mobility and safety to make homes usable, efficient and appealing to a wide range of uses and users. King County GreenTools new brochure has tips and resources to plan a remodel for aging in place. You can download the Green Remodel Strategies for Aging at Home at: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/documents/green-remodel-aging-at-home.pdf...

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