The harvesting and production of cork is not only sustainable, but it also serves to provide employment and economic purpose for many communities. Cork harvesting is an ancient tradition, using the same method for thousands of years.
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Insulation is designed to reduce energy costs, so in that sense, any insulation could technically be considered green. But the manufacturing process, materials, and toxicity are other highly important factors to consider.
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With the climate crisis accelerating, we must minimize the carbon load of our buildings. This means reducing the embodied carbon that is used to create the materials that go into our buildings as well as the emissions of the buildings in operation.
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Carbon positive homes set a new standard by producing more energy on-site than the building requires to operate.
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Understanding how ethics and sustainability are connected is crucial to unlocking decision-making strategies—wherever you call home.
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Hammer & Hand worked with Seattle architecture firm Board & Vellum to give a home built in 1937, but badly remodeled in the 80s, a fresh update. The home had a myriad of issues: decks that were only accessible by one room, rooms inside the home that didn’t take advantage of Puget Sound and canal views, and much more. The transformation is unbelievable.
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Whether you’re building your dream home, remodeling an old one, or just want to do what you can to remove pollution from the interior of your house we compiled the ultimate healthy home building and remodeling checklist so you can make sure your home is a safe and healthy place for you and your family.
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Although green building materials have become more accessible, the lessons we learned while building have not changed. Listed here are 18 lessons that we learned which are relevant today for the homeowner who wishes to build or renovate green.
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