meet our partners
Opus Vitae Construction (OVC) works with clients committed to quality and health – seeking to build homes that will deliver more than a design ‘wow’ factor. We listen hard, then expertly guide you through a rigorous and values-driven design and build process that addresses your wants and needs for your home.
Many in the industry have a simplified approach to what they consider ‘healthy’. We believe truly healthy homes plan for, and even verify through computer modeling, forgiving (and thus mold-resistant) assemblies; deliver exceptional, balanced, and filtered indoor air; supply unparalleled thermal comfort; and provide controlled, natural light. Healthy homes also emphasize natural, non-toxic and mold-resistant materials. Your healthy home will be as unique as your needs!
Fireclay Tile is the maker and direct-to-consumer distributor of the finest handmade tile in the world. From design to delivery, Fireclay is a single source for bringing unique visions to life, with a full-service team of tile artisans, trendsetting design consultants, and on-point customer support pros.
Since 1986, Fireclay has been on a mission to do good by crafting products intentionally, collaboratively, and transparently. Achieving B Corp, Climate Neutral and Employee Owned certification, Fireclay has led the design industry by innovating ways to handcraft tile that delights designers, empowers people, and treads more gently on the earth.
Since 1985, ECOS Paints has helped customers create healthier living environments with a full range of premium quality, water-based paints, stains and varnishes. ECOS products are uniquely formulated using a proprietary small batch mixing process, ensuring best-in-class appearance and enhanced durability - without the harsh fumes and chemicals typically found in conventional paint products. It’s paint you can feel good about.
ECOS products have been trusted to adorn the walls and support the healthy air quality of prestigious buildings including the Louvre, Westminster Abbey, Getty Museum, and the workplaces of Google, Facebook, and the Harvard Office for Sustainability. All ECOS products are made to order in South Carolina.
Branch Basics makes safe cleaning simple! Branch Basics is an education-first business that specializes in non-toxic cleaning products, with an unwavering commitment to bring their co-founder, Marilee’s expertise on non-toxic living to others. Their signature Toss The Toxins™ course guides participants through ridding their home and body of toxins, spanning nine major categories. Branch Basics offers its signature Concentrate which gets you off to a good start in creating a healthy home. It is a powerful formula that allows you to remove and replace every toxic cleaner in your home. The Concentrate is plant and mineral-based, human-safe, fragrance-free, and strong enough to clean an oven yet mild enough to remove eye makeup or wash a baby. With refillable bottles that call for different ratios for different cleaning jobs, the versatility helps you simplify your life. Branch Basics is revolutionizing the cleaning and wellness industry.
For nearly 150 years, Chown Hardware has been helping designers, builders, architects, plumbers and homeowners in the Pacific Northwest honor the life of the home with intelligently crafted and radiantly designed plumbing, hardware, and lighting fixtures.
We pair the world's finest architecturally inspired products with the industry's most experienced and approachable service-simplifying the process of home design by locally selecting, purchasing, and delivering the fixtures you need to craft, curate, and construct spaces for modern living. Chown Hardware - A legacy of intention.
Sustainable Northwest Wood is the bridge between responsibly sourced wood products and the built environment. We partner with a network of land stewards, Tribal enterprises, forest managers, sawmills, fabrication and finishing shops around the region to provide an array of beautiful, durable wood products that are grown and made right here in the Pacific Northwest.
We are open to the public, offering framing lumber, beams, plywood, flooring, butcher blocks, wall cladding, decking, siding, landscape lumber, local hardwoods and more. Our team of Good Wood enthusiasts will help you procure the right species and products for the job. We can help you meet your sustainability goals – no matter the size, scope, or scale of your project!
Timber Pro Coatings is an Oregon-based manufacturer of sustainable wood and concrete finishes. As far back as 1994, Timber Pro pioneered the development of waterborne oil-based wood stains using natural plant oils and no fossil fuels and containing VOCs of only 34 gpl, an industry-low. Currently, Timber Pro Coatings are being specified by architects all over the US for residential and commercial projects requiring protective stains for wood siding, mass timber coatings, and finishes for interior architectural woodwork.
FenTec Consulting Services is committed to delivering top-quality, energy-efficient window solutions with soundproof, airtight, double or triple-glazed designs that enhance security and sustainability while minimizing energy consumption. This commitment is why they partner exclusively with Kneer, a third-generation, family-owned business renowned in Germany for its quality craftsmanship and sustainable forestry practices. Kneer’s diverse product line, spanning wood, wood-clad, aluminum, uPVC, and uPVC-aluminum materials, blends German innovation with full customization and design versatility. FenTec is a local supplier specializing in the import of Kneer windows, doors, and curtain walls. With a focus on accessibility and fair pricing, FenTec stands out for its comprehensive support, guiding clients through every step—from product advice and selection, to installation support and reliable problem-solving, making the entire process seamless and transparent.
Carbon Smart Wood™ is sourced from discarded trees in order to convert waste wood into high-quality building materials. Each piece of Carbon Smart Wood™ is tracked with the chain-of-custody platform, Traece™, providing unprecedented transparency to the sourcing process and optimizes travel distances to reduce environmental impact. Their team works directly with their clients to match each project with hyper-locally available materials to reduce travel distances of materials, while optimizing impact. When used for any project, Carbon Smart Wood™ off-sets carbon emissions by storing carbon in the built environment for the entire lifecycle of the materials decreasing the amount of embodied carbon released through the manufacturing process of wood.
We are Rabbit Carpentry. Owned and operated by Eben Bell (Certified Passive Home Builder and Sustainable Homes Professional) and Neal deGhetaldi (CPHB).
Our focus and expertise are in Passive Home framing and high-performance building. We are frame-to-finish carpenters with 30+ combined years of experience. Our goal is to do our part in making homes more energy-efficient and resilient. Serving general contractors and clients in the Portland metro area.
American Clay Enterprises, LLC: Our natural earth plaster products, manufactured in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are a healthy and creative solution for beautiful interiors. Our mission is to bring universal awareness to the value of environmentally conscious products to indoor spaces. Our gorgeous, sustainable clay plasters offer a non-toxic alternative for residential and commercial interior wall coverings and they are unparalleled in quality, health, beauty, and value.
Interior Medicine is a mission-driven, health-centered company dedicated to preventing disease by promoting healthier home environments. We offer resources, consultations, lab testing, and a Healthy Design Shop because we believe you deserve to know exactly what’s in your home, and how it might affect your health. We’re committed to providing non-judgmental, clear, and reliable information about how to make it healthier.
Dr. Meg Christensen founded Interior Medicine after a decade in neurology and cancer research motivated to prevent the diseases being treated from arising in the first place. She is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Physician, WELL AP credentialed, has a Healthier Materials and Sustainable Buildings certificate, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics.
Sustainable Northwest is forging natural resource solutions that work for nature, people, and local economies. We partner with communities throughout the Northwest on projects that promote smart water use, clean energy, and healthy forests, farms, and ranches. The Green Markets Program works throughout the wood products supply chain to connect project teams back to the people and places where they source their wood.
Photo credit to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians.
General Pacific is a leading wholesale stocking distributor in the Pacific Northwest. Serving electrical, water utility, and contractor markets since 1965 has helped General Pacific build long lasting relationships with our customers by providing them with quality products and value added services. Unlike typical distributors, General Pacific specializes in energy efficient water heating and HVAC equipment, and truly partners with both manufacturers and our customers to provide unmatched service and value to both utilities and plumbing/HVAC installers.
475 has a passion for building science, sustainable material use and Passive House. When people ask what we do, one abbreviated response is: “We sell tape.” Though this describes a simple act, it is one with a potentially huge impact. We sell air-sealing tape as a specialized and critical component in a complete building enclosure airtightness system, which is the foundation of a low-energy building. Consequently, 475’s mission is to supply essential materials, building components, and knowledge that will lead a transformation of the North American construction industry toward making durable high-performance, Passive House and zero-energy buildings.
Karbon Bar LLC is a leading provider of high-quality Glass Reinforced Fiber Polymer (GFRP) rebar and mesh in the PNW since 2018. GFRP composite bars and mesh are non-metallic alternative reinforcements for concrete. Karbon Bar is perfect for flatwork and multiple slab-on-grade applications with many added benefits over steel, provides twice as much tensile strength, and most importantly, is completely corrosion resistant which makes it perfect for concrete exposed to water. It is four times lighter than steel, easy and less expensive to transport and install, and can be easily cut individually or in bundles. It can be tied using traditional wire, plastic clips, or zip ties and does not become excessively hot or cold. Karbon Bar has a working lifespan much greater than that of traditional steel. We are excited to champion this innovative product as it gains market share throughout the US.
