Grounded in building science, sustainability and craft

Design build is our core work, but we also offer design and construction services individually for the right values-aligned collaboration. Our buildings span residential and commercial projects–many of them the first of their kind–certified to the most stringent green building standards—including Living Building Challenge, Passive House, LEED, Earth Advantage and Zero Energy.

Our expertise includes:

Architecture

Design

Property and energy survey

Feasibility studies

Performance studies

Material consultation

Construction

General contracting

Construction management 

Warranty and maintenance

Planning

Master planning

Achieving certifications

We design + build:

Residential

Custom homes
Whole-house renovations
Deep energy renovations
ADUs and additions

Community

Multifamily residential
Campus living
Cohousing

Commercial

Schools
Businesses
Tenant improvements
Restaurant and hospitality

 

A view from Going Street showing three of the 11-unit net-zero energy homes. The buildings are a simple gable form with no overhangs and darkly stained vertical siding.
The Green Hammer Team gathered for a team photo at the Rebuilding Center in Portland, OR.

Regions Where We Work

Greater Portland Metro Area and Oregon

We provide design build services to homeowners, businesses and nonprofits.

Nationwide

We offer high-performance design services and consultation to individuals and organizations around the country. 

Speaking Engagements

We regularly speak at conferences and teach courses on high-performance design and construction.

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