As the framing moves toward completion, the crew looks to a few interior soundproofing elements, as well as a couple more exterior cement features.
February 5, 2021
Flying through Framing & Connecting the Buildings
envelope
Framing moves quickly on any build, and this one was no different even if the building envelope differs with a hemp-lime build.
December 24, 2020
Steel, Sills, and Subfloors
foundation
basement
Before the subfloors come the steel beams, sills, and sill plates, and ours are hefty.
November 2, 2020
The Basement is Coming Together
foundation
basement
aggregate
CMU
waterproofing
The basement, built to withstand extreme weather but ultimately leave the house intact should the worst happen, is almost complete.
October 2, 2020
Grade Beams and Piers to Hold Up the House
grade beams
cement
fly ash
sustainability
foundation
Grade beams and piers will carry the load of this magnificant and sustainable house.
September 4, 2020
Piles and Hammers and Friction, Oh My!
piles
engineer
foundation
Driving piles for a pile and grade beam plus pier foundation in the middle of summer in a busy neighborhood on the cape didn't win favors with the neighbors.
July 28, 2020
Demolition and Permitting
demolition
permit
piles
resiliency
Simple checkboxes take a long time in a pandemic...
April 1, 2020
Hemp? Why Hemp?
sustainability
hemp house
healthy building
resiliency
How does one get started building a hemp home? By asking the right questions of the right people.