Green Hammer

We're looking forward to connecting with many of you at Sustainable Building Week – a series of sustainable building and design events throughout Portland, Oct. 3-9.

Catch Green Hammer co-director of design, Laura Squillace, host short talks by local sustainability pioneers on Oct. 7, or join a live podcast recording with her as a panelist on Oct. 8.

And on Oct. 7, join Green Hammer architect Michelle Montiel and WISE (Women in Sustainable Endeavors) for a panel discussion featuring six women+ at different stages of their sustainability careers.

More info: https://www.zerocoalitionoregon.org/sbw-events

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Go Zero! House Tour, Sat., Oct. 3, 1-5 p.m.

Hosted by Solar Oregon, this free home tour includes in-person stops in the Rose City Park neighborhood, plus a virtual tour of homes across the region—including two of ours.

We're excited to share the stories behind the ROSE Port at RoseVilla Senior Living and a zeo energy home at Stoneboat Farm - both of which we completed last year.

More info about this FREE event: solaroregon.org/go-zero-tour/

After 20 years with Green Hammer, we all thought Michael was irreplaceable. But is he? 🤔 His mini-me is doing a pretty great job holding down the fort while he’s on vacation.

You still have to use PTO, though, Michael!

When designing your dream home, some of the best features are the ones that make everyday life more comfortable.

A window seat is much more than an architectural detail. It adds function without taking up much space, offering a cozy spot to read, sip your morning coffee, or provide extra seating when friends and family gather.

Good design leads to creative places that invite you to slow down, settle in and enjoy being home.

https://greenhammer.com/portfolio/sunset-residence/

Happy National Dog Day!

Whether they're joining us on the job site, keeping us company in the office, or reminding us to take a well-earned walk, the dogs of Green Hammer are such an important part of our team. Today, we're celebrating our four-legged coworkers and giving them a little extra love.

Happy National Dog Day to all the hardworking pups (and the people who love them)!

You don't have to live in the mountains to connected to nature. Even in the heart of the city, designing with nature in mind can make a home feel brighter, calmer and more restorative every day.

When designing and building this 1,757-square-foot residence, we incorporated floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive sliding glass doors that create a seamless connection between the indoors and the backyard. Outside, a drought-tolerant landscape provides a peaceful retreat from the surrounding neighborhood.

The result is a home that feels open, light-filled and deeply connected to its surroundings.

We look forward to connecting with many new people at the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association's conference Sept. 15-17 in Seaside.

We'll join Travis Scott Lee Shappell, Founder & Managing Principal of Resilient Communities, for a session about resilience hubs like this one we designed and built for RoseVilla Senior Living.

ROSE Ports are a scalable model for community resilience. Equipped with rainwater collection and water purification systems, solar power, and battery storage, each ROSE Port can sustain RoseVilla’s resident population and staff for a week when the grid goes down.

Photos by Bill Purcell

Wildfire smoke is becoming a regular part of summer in Oregon. Don't wait until the air quality worsens to find out what's happening inside your home or workplace.

An indoor air quality monitor can help you identify pollution sources. We're fans of the PurpleAir Classic and Classic Plus monitors, which provide real-time PM2.5 measurements, helping you understand when it's time to close windows, run an air purifier, or take other steps to protect your health.

Last week, Portland had some of the worst air quality of any major city in the world, as wildfire smoke pushed air quality to unhealthy levels.

Now is a good time to prepare for the next stretch of smoky weather. If you’re a Pacific Power or PGE customer, you may be eligible for an instant discount of up to $75 on qualifying air purifiers through Energy Trust of Oregon.

Learn more and shop qualifying air purifiers: https://energytrust.clearesult.com/browse-products/air-purifiers

Family cabins invite a different pace of life. We designed and built this custom home on Priest Lake as a multi-generational retreat where those traditions can continue for decades to come. See more photos:

https://www.greenhammer.com/portfolio/residential/net-zero-energy/priest-lake-cabin/