From BuildingEnergy Vol. 36 No. 1 | Spring 2017 - Holistic Material Section An article by Jonathan Wright with peer review by Bill Maclay "One of the primary goals of the Living Building Challenge is to eliminate the use of known toxins in products installed in the built environment. If it is harmful to life - [...]
Work has begun on sustainable, energy-efficient Hinckley Street homes NORTHAMPTON – After 10 months of planning, a groundbreaking ceremony October 12th marked the start of construction of 4 single-story duplexes to be built to the highest standards of energy efficiency and healthy green construction. The project, known as Hinckley Trace, is being developed by New Harmony Properties, [...]
Just recently, PBS published a story about Hampshire's R. W. Kern Center. Written By Karen Brown, this story shapes the how and why of a living building and reinforces Wright Builders' commitment to building sustainably, always.
NESEA members are doing incredible work all over the Northeast. Local events, made up of Pro Tours, workshops, and other events inspired by members and hosted by NESEA, are an opportunity to showcase that work. These events occur throughout the year from Pennsylvania to Maine and are regional complements to the BuildingEnergy conferences in Boston [...]
Hand crafted spiral staircase Excerpted from an article by By PENELOPE GREEN | APRIL 23, 2016 Across the street from the house Wright Builders is currently renovating for the Lewises, is a 1920s barn that’s been re-imagined as a writing studio by Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum, architectural designers with a specialty in steampunk [...]
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Wright Builders, Inc. is a proud supporting sponsor of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The mission of the International Living Future Institute is to "lead and support the transformation toward communities that are socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative". The ILFI is "composed of leading green building experts and thought-leaders" and "is premised [...]
'Tis the season for our new home owners to enjoy their new Greek Revival Townhomes at Village Hill Northampton! Wright Builders' welcomes you to the neighborhood! These homes are LEED certified and all ENERGY STAR, and offer a splendid view and access to Beech Tree Park. 4 new LEED certified townhomes warm [...]
With a planned opening in Spring 2016, the R. W. Kern Center is Hampshire's new 17,000-square-foot living building, designed to operate completely off-the-grid by providing its own energy and water and treating its own waste. Located at the heart of campus, this multifunctional learning, teaching, and exhibition center promises to serve for years to come [...]
Green Giants - 2015 Green Building Local Hero Awards Program, sponsored this year by Peoples Bank and the US Green Building Council Massachusetts – West Branch (USGBCMA-West) Here’s a little history: The Green Giants Award Program was created in 2013 as a biennial awards program by our chapter to honor the work of trades people, [...]
