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SLOG (Sustainability Log)

To Harka “sustainability” goes beyond eco-friendly buildings, encompassing mindful choices and community building to create a more resilient and interconnected world for future generations. Join us as we delve into exciting topics, share valuable insights, and embark on a journey towards a more mindful and sustainable future together.

SLOG (Sustainability Log)

interior design

Fireclay Tile Showroom Visit

Fireclay Tile Showroom Visit

We recently checked out Fireclays’s new showroom in downtown Portland. We are impressed with the breadth and quality of their tile and by their attention to sustainability and ethical working practices. We learned that their tile is made of 75%+ recycled content. This includes post-consumer porcelain and glass and refined granite dust collected from a neighboring quarry which also makes it super durable. They also told us they are on a mission to become a Zero Waste tile manufacture, and currently divert over 90% of their waste to recycling or compost alternatives. Check out their website for tile inspiration and to check out their line of clay fixtures which we have been very interested to check out.       

Daylighting 101: Orientation

Daylighting 101: Orientation

When we talk about the orientation of a building, we mean how the building sits on the site relative to its context, the most important of which is typically the sun (other factors being wind, views, topography and surrounding  landscapes, buildings and streets). It is easier to optimize the orientation of a building for solar exposure in new construction, but there are takeaways that can be applied to existing homes as well.