Earth Advantage works with builders and developers to bring the most energy efficient and sustainable green construction to the market. We participate with ...
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S.T.A.R. (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) gives real estate professionals the knowledge and skills to communicate with clients about the value and benefits of a new or remodeled green home. Participants will be able to identify which home features and...
Everett Custom Homes is a local home builder committed to building pristine, quality homes throughout the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon. Everett’s timeless architectural designs have been thoughtfully placed within the classic Portland neighborhoods. Our primary focus is to create ...
With over 25 years experience in construction and building science, Alex is a Certified Passive House Consultant and has consulted on dozens of LEED, Passivhaus, high-performance and green residential projects in the US as well as in Europe. He plans and executes Green Hammer’s innova...
This spring, Earth Advantage Institute (EAI) will join Oregon deconstruction advocates and community partners to educate those working in the design and construction industry about the “triple win” of sustainable principles of deconstruction and reuse through several opportunities. In...
The Green Book Value TM allows homeowners to input information about their home’s green attributes, such as increased attic insulation levels or a high efficiency furnace, and calculates a premium which can be passed to their REALTOR, appraiser, and lender at the time of sale to provi...
Creating the Not So Big® Inspired Home: Right Sizing the American Dream by Michael Klement August 27, 2012 In March of 2009, Time Magazine presented a powerful message on its cover employing a very simple yet poignant graphic. A single large, red button with the word "Reset" on its fa...
In 2010, EAI began piloting a retooled commercial certification concept in collaboration with Energy Trust of Oregon. Ten new buildings were involved in testing program requirements and viability. Late last year, EAI determined that the success of the pilot projects warranted a full n...
by Amanda Kolson Hurley September 28, 2012 Before I caved and signed up for an energy audit, I had my own, inexpert opinion about how our house lost so much energy. I knew that it did: The house was built (hastily) as military housing back in 1941 and still has its original single-pan...
