In our blog, we explain the nitty gritty of our projects and their sustainable design aspects.

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roofing pans delivered
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height limit, TPO, Kynar, rainwater harvesting, standing seam, Solar Reflective Index, SRI
EHH week 18: metal roofing
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height limit, TPO, Kynar, rainwater harvesting, standing seam, Solar Reflective Index, SRI
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height limit, TPO, Kynar, rainwater harvesting, standing seam, Solar Reflective Index, SRI
rain garden excavation
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rain garden, storm water, infiltration
EHH week 16: rain garden excavation
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rain garden, storm water, infiltration
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rain garden, storm water, infiltration
white foam outsulation
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thermal bridge, outsulation, continuous insulation, foam sheathing, global warming potential, GWP
EHH week 15: continuous exterior insulation
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thermal bridge, outsulation, continuous insulation, foam sheathing, global warming potential, GWP
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thermal bridge, outsulation, continuous insulation, foam sheathing, global warming potential, GWP
waterproof coating
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polished concrete, concrete floor, control joints
EHH week 14: concrete floor topping
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polished concrete, concrete floor, control joints
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polished concrete, concrete floor, control joints
spray test apparatus
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spray test, windows, wind driven rain, E1105
EHH week 13: window spray test
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spray test, windows, wind driven rain, E1105
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spray test, windows, wind driven rain, E1105
window openings in exterior
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view, daylight, clerestory
EHH week 12: view from house
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view, daylight, clerestory
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view, daylight, clerestory
roof venting at eave
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superinsulation, roof venting, blown insulation
EHH week 11: roof venting
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superinsulation, roof venting, blown insulation
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superinsulation, roof venting, blown insulation
framing 24" on center
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advanced framing
EHH week 09: advanced framing
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advanced framing
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advanced framing
planning duct routes
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HVAC, ducts, precon, preconstruction
EHH week 08: HVAC precon
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HVAC, ducts, precon, preconstruction
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HVAC, ducts, precon, preconstruction
squeegee to remove puddles
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rain protection, tarp, mold
EHH week 07: rain battles
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rain protection, tarp, mold
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rain protection, tarp, mold
FSC certification stamp
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FSC, Forest Stewardship Council, sustainably harvested, formaldehyde free, chain of custody
EHH week 06: sustainably harvested wood
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FSC, Forest Stewardship Council, sustainably harvested, formaldehyde free, chain of custody
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FSC, Forest Stewardship Council, sustainably harvested, formaldehyde free, chain of custody
butyl tape on mudsill
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PT lumber, pressure treated, mudsill
EHH week 05: avoiding pressure treated lumber
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PT lumber, pressure treated, mudsill
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PT lumber, pressure treated, mudsill
ABS waste plumbing pipe
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PVC, ABS, CPEP
EHH week 04: avoiding PVC
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PVC, ABS, CPEP
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PVC, ABS, CPEP
concrete doorway
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recycled steel, glass cullet., blast furnace slag, drainage mat
EHH week 03: foundation
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recycled steel, glass cullet., blast furnace slag, drainage mat
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recycled steel, glass cullet., blast furnace slag, drainage mat
rendering of garden side
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mother in law, walkable, garden, root cellar, aging in place, grab bars, curbless shower, LEED for Homes, Platinum, Built Green, 5 Star, Emerald Star, rainwater harvesting, rain garden, cistern, net zero energy, PV, photovoltaic, solar hot water, sustainable
EHH week 01: about Eastside Harvest House
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mother in law, walkable, garden, root cellar, aging in place, grab bars, curbless shower, LEED for Homes, Platinum, Built Green, 5 Star, Emerald Star, rainwater harvesting, rain garden, cistern, net zero energy, PV, photovoltaic, solar hot water, sustainable
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mother in law, walkable, garden, root cellar, aging in place, grab bars, curbless shower, LEED for Homes, Platinum, Built Green, 5 Star, Emerald Star, rainwater harvesting, rain garden, cistern, net zero energy, PV, photovoltaic, solar hot water, sustainable
outdoor heat pump compressor
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heating, HVAC, radiant floor, triple glazed, geothermal, heat pump, mini split, inverter driven, ducts, diffusers, zones, cassettes, compressor, condenser, thermostat, programmable
EHH week 36: heating system
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heating, HVAC, radiant floor, triple glazed, geothermal, heat pump, mini split, inverter driven, ducts, diffusers, zones, cassettes, compressor, condenser, thermostat, programmable
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heating, HVAC, radiant floor, triple glazed, geothermal, heat pump, mini split, inverter driven, ducts, diffusers, zones, cassettes, compressor, condenser, thermostat, programmable
yellow wall color
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paint, VOC, volatile organic compound, low VOC, IAQ, indoor air quality
EHH week 35: painting
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paint, VOC, volatile organic compound, low VOC, IAQ, indoor air quality
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paint, VOC, volatile organic compound, low VOC, IAQ, indoor air quality
colored cement shower finish
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curbless shower, Milestone, colored concrete, mineral pigments, low maintenance, mortar bed, grab bars, aging in place
EHH week 34: shower enclosure
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curbless shower, Milestone, colored concrete, mineral pigments, low maintenance, mortar bed, grab bars, aging in place
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curbless shower, Milestone, colored concrete, mineral pigments, low maintenance, mortar bed, grab bars, aging in place
sun shade, housing, tracks
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window shade, sun shade, exterior shade, SHGC, solar heat gain coefficient, VT, visible transmittance
EHH week 32: exterior sun shades
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window shade, sun shade, exterior shade, SHGC, solar heat gain coefficient, VT, visible transmittance
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window shade, sun shade, exterior shade, SHGC, solar heat gain coefficient, VT, visible transmittance
salvaged lumber treads
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modern, floating stair, salvaged lumber, recycled steel, powder coat, cable railing
EHH week 31: interior stair
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modern, floating stair, salvaged lumber, recycled steel, powder coat, cable railing
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modern, floating stair, salvaged lumber, recycled steel, powder coat, cable railing
rain garden from below
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rain garden, storm water, infiltration
EHH week 30: rain garden
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rain garden, storm water, infiltration
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rain garden, storm water, infiltration
gypsum board mudding and sanding
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IAQ, indoor air quality, VOC, volatile organic compound, dust control, MERV
EHH week 29: indoor air quality
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IAQ, indoor air quality, VOC, volatile organic compound, dust control, MERV
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IAQ, indoor air quality, VOC, volatile organic compound, dust control, MERV
aluminum reveal trim
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interior trim, modern, aluminum reveal, FSC, Forsest Stewardship Council, sustainably harvested
EHH week 28: interior trim
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interior trim, modern, aluminum reveal, FSC, Forsest Stewardship Council, sustainably harvested
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interior trim, modern, aluminum reveal, FSC, Forsest Stewardship Council, sustainably harvested
vortex prefilter
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rainwater harvesting, rain tanks, filters, UV light, pump, bladder tank, vortex
EHH week 27: rain filters
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rainwater harvesting, rain tanks, filters, UV light, pump, bladder tank, vortex
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rainwater harvesting, rain tanks, filters, UV light, pump, bladder tank, vortex
powder coated steel deck framing
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deck, tiger wood, decking, steel railing, recycled steel, powder coat, low maintenance
EHH week 26: steel railings
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deck, tiger wood, decking, steel railing, recycled steel, powder coat, low maintenance
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deck, tiger wood, decking, steel railing, recycled steel, powder coat, low maintenance
laminated wood panel accent
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fiber cement, laminated wood panel, rain screen, building wrap, vapor permeable, siding, thermal bridge, air barrier, Coravent
EHH week 25: exterior siding
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fiber cement, laminated wood panel, rain screen, building wrap, vapor permeable, siding, thermal bridge, air barrier, Coravent
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fiber cement, laminated wood panel, rain screen, building wrap, vapor permeable, siding, thermal bridge, air barrier, Coravent
metal trim around window
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siding, metal siding, prefinished, durable, Kynar, low maintenance
EHH week 24: metal siding
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siding, metal siding, prefinished, durable, Kynar, low maintenance
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siding, metal siding, prefinished, durable, Kynar, low maintenance
pipe rack for PV
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PV, photovoltaic, solar, solar electricity, kilowatt, kWh
EHH week 22: PV rack
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PV, photovoltaic, solar, solar electricity, kilowatt, kWh
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PV, photovoltaic, solar, solar electricity, kilowatt, kWh
caulking to seal air gaps
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net zero energy, airtight, air barrier, blower door, pascals
EHH week 20: air sealing
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net zero energy, airtight, air barrier, blower door, pascals
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net zero energy, airtight, air barrier, blower door, pascals
videos, blog
air barrier, weather wrap, thermal camera, airtight, blower door
NWN0 5: Barriers
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air barrier, weather wrap, thermal camera, airtight, blower door
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air barrier, weather wrap, thermal camera, airtight, blower door