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Sustainable Practice
We take sustainability seriously here at Board & Vellum, and support a science-based approach. Sustainable practice is more than just a checklist (even though that can help): it’s a philosophy and a commitment to meaningful results. We have a number of Passive House Certified and LEED-certified members on our team, and we are all passionate about protecting the natural and built environment.
Our sustainable practice posts.
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To Buy or Not to Buy those LED Bulbs
Are you still hoarding a few old incandescent bulbs thinking it will save you money to just use what you've already purchased? It won't! But why? Let us lay it all out for you, and show you why it's time to bite the bullet and move to new solutions, like the LED.
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Sustainable Practice
Almost “Passively” Green
While you have to be careful about greenwashing, it's not a bad thing that being green is now trendy: if that's what it takes to get more people into green building, that's fine with us. But, we are taking it further, and three of us are now on our way to be Passive House certified!
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To Certify or Not to Certify: Is It a Question?
There are enough green certifications out there to make your head spin: LEED, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, Earth Advantage, Built Green, Energy Star, Built Smart... the list goes on. What does it mean when a project is certified? And why would you want to certify your project, or purchase a building that is certified?
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Home Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is really important for you and your family's health. So, what can you do to make sure that your home stays healthy? Here are a few warning signs to watch for, and some tips and rules to adopt to improve your home's indoor air quality.
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What is Passive House?
There are a lot of terms out there in the world of green building – it can be overwhelming! In this post, we explore Passive House. What is it? What does it mean to build that way? And, why would you want to?
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Our Story
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Stream Overlake Apartments
Near Redmond, Washington’s Microsoft campus, Stream Overlake seeks to provide this already bustling community with thoughtful mixed-use development primed to become another neighborhood hub. In an area closely tied to tech, the building looks to the future with a focus on sustainable, car-free living and the goal of LEED Platinum certification.
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