Oregon
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Mechanical and Electrical Systems at the Orchards at Orenco Project
A model for energy-efficient affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest
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Oregon’s Groundbreaking Clean Energy Bill
The plan will have national implications and adds to the growing momentum to address climate change
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Meeting the Airtightness Challenge
At the Orchards at Orenco project in Oregon, builders prepare for a high-stakes blower-door test
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Roofing and Cladding for the Orenco Passivhaus
Before the brick veneer, fiber-cement lap siding, and membrane roofing were installed, workers made sure that the building’s air barrier was bulletproof
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Trekhaus: A Passivhaus Duplex in Oregon
A design/build team applies its know-how to this well-insulated, airtight duplex on an infill lot in Portland
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Turning Objections to a Green Project Into an Opportunity
Neighbors have stalled a 35-unit subdivision of energy-efficient dwellings, but the delay gives a Habitat chapter time to refine its green building techniques
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Karuna House: One Project, Three Certifications
This Oregon house is aiming for Passivhaus, LEED for Homes Platinum, and Minergie-P-ECO certifications – and plans to test the three standards’ compatibility
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Oregon’s Reach Code Adopts the Passivhaus Standard
The state’s Reach Code Advisory Committee rules that the superinsulation standard is an acceptable option for commercial projects, setting a precedent for energy efficiency codes in the U.S.
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Giving Green Certification a Home in Real Estate Listings
Colorado’s plan to add certified energy efficiency features to listings aims to ensure proper valuations; meanwhile, data show certified homes are commanding a premium in and around Portland, Oregon
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Traditional Styling, Passive House Construction
One of the first new homes on the West Coast of the U.S. to earn Passivhaus certification blends seamlessly with much older homes in the neighborhood
