I came away from the National Green Building Conference in Denver several
years ago with the conviction that I would move to becoming a direct part
of solutions to the over consumption of increasingly scarce resources
taking place day after day in the typical mainstream construction process.
Reviewing what I knew from experience and had learned and seen in practice
at the conference, I set out to design & build a project that incorporated
the latest understanding of energy efficient and low impact construction
practices into a high quality residence, a demonstration project if you
will, using readily available technology and current design understanding
.
My good fortune brought about a friendship and business association with
George Beeler of AIM Associates in Petaluma, design architect for the
Environmental Technology Center at Sonoma State University. George introduced
me to Penny Livingston of the Permaculture Institute of Northern California.
George and I both knew Bill Mattinson, of Sol Data Energy Engineering.
From these connections and our collaboration , the home and approach you
now see expressed, was sparked into being.
From the outset of this project I kept in my attention a layered series
of elements which I wanted to be sure to address. These were impact reductions
, or efficiencies in the following areas; site environmental impacts,
water use , wood use, metals use, waste reduction, durability, interior
air quality, mechanical systems, lighting & electrical demands, and
environmental pollution. Impacts from all these areas have been mitigated
in some measure in the design and construction of this home .
I hope you see something that looks useful and possible for you in your
own efforts to reduce our collective impact on this beautiful planet.
Sincerely,
Bruce Hammond CEO
Hammond Fine Homes Inc.
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