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#tbt A new highly energy efficient house built on

#tbt A new highly energy efficient house built on a wooded 1.5 acre lot in Wallingford PA. Geothermal well system for heating, cooling, and domestic water; on-site storm water retention system with rain chain water collectors; Passive House Standard triple pane windows and insulation;. Exposed steel frame and Douglas fir scissor trusses and locally sourced Pennsylvania Bluestone interior and exterior wall cladding,#geothermal #passivehouse #windows #insulation #trusses #bluestone #solar
Architect: Wyant Architecture @wyantarch
Photographer: @JefferyTotaro

We recently hosted a group of architecture student

We recently hosted a group of architecture students from UPenn’s Weitzman School of Design @weitzman_school at our Brewerytown project. Architects Brent Buck @brentabuck and Philip Ryan @studiomodh, who were once studio mates, led the tour. Phil’s class was there to learn about the structural considerations that arise when doing retrofit design. It was a great time to visit as we had just completed the framing. They discussed logistics, hidden conditions, the insertion of structural steel in existing structures, and out of plumb and square conditions that challenge builders on projects like this one.
We’re looking forward to breaking ground this spring with Phil and his team on a high-performance new home in New Hope.

#tbt New addition in a large urban garden to repla

#tbt New addition in a large urban garden to replace an existing smaller pool house structure. Existing interior spaces were reconfigured to create an adjacent family room and powder room. Green roof and vegetation wall; Endless Pool system
Architect: @rasmussen_su_architects
Photographer: Halkin-Mason Photography
#renovation #addition #urbangarden #poolhouse #powderroom #greenroof #vegetationwall

#tbt Renovation of the first floor of a Delancey

#tbt Renovation of the first floor of a Delancey Place townhouse featuring the integration of an interior courtyard into the floor plan with new enlarged openings and custom fabricated metal windows. Original plaster crown moldings were matched where necessary, and new custom locally fabricated millwork was installed for the kitchen and living room; the courtyard received a new waterproofing membrane with hydronic heat for snow melt and new flame dressed bluestone pavers.#renovation #interiorcourtyard #windows #crownmoldings #millwork #hydronicheat
Architect: @rasmussen_su_architects
Photographer: @jeffreytotaro

#tbt Extensive renovation to a 20th century Dutch

#tbt Extensive renovation to a 20th century Dutch colonial twin. Construction of a 2-story dormer addition captures passive solar heating, with shading in summer months; installation of advanced triple-glazed windows, a highly-efficient energy recovery ventilation system, and a super-insulated and air-tight envelope. This deep energy retrofit meets the Passive House standard. For more information please visit: www.phius.org.
#passivehouse #renovation #construction #kitchen #addition #dormer #retrofit

Architect: @cuetokearneydesign
Photographer: @andyshelterphotography

Rounding out our introductions for 2022 is Victor!

Rounding out our introductions for 2022 is Victor! Victor joined the Hanson team in 2022 to provide on-site construction management. Formerly the owner-operator of a residential construction firm, Victor understands how to effectively lead building projects, from managing subcontractors to ensuring every detail is executed to precision. Experience over his 20-year construction career includes both historic renovations and sustainable projects, making him a natural fit to oversee similar Hanson scopes. Victor began his career in architecture school, then detoured to a lengthy tenure in the restaurant industry before shifting to construction. Creative pursuits, such as printmaking and metal sculpture, have marked his free time, along with traveling and eating around the world and technical mountain climbing. Victor’s hobbies have taken him to summits in Peru, Bolivia, and the Ladakh region of northwest India. We are very excited to have Victor as a part of our team!

#tbt Penthouse condominium fit-out in Rittenhouse

#tbt Penthouse condominium fit-out in Rittenhouse Square of previously undeveloped space. New kitchen, two bedrooms, two and a half baths, living and dining area with fireplace, wine cellar and rear deck.
Special finishes including re-sawn floor-to-ceiling wormy chestnut, wide plank white oak floors throughout, and black walnut millwork.
#renovation #construction #penthouse #interiordesign #bathroom #primary #kitchen

Architect: @Rasmussen_su_architects
Photographer: @jeffreytotaro

Framing is coming along nicely in our Fairmount/Ar

Framing is coming along nicely in our Fairmount/Art Museum area project. These radical arches being added on the first floor will add depth and character to the space. Stay tuned for the finished product in the new year!
Architect and Photography: @brentabuck

#tbt A new construction 2,300SF residence built a

#tbt A new construction 2,300SF residence built above an existing warehouse. Built to meet the rigorous Passive House Standard, this project was the first PHIUS Certified Single Family Passive House in the city of Philadelphia. With a combination of super insulated walls, roofs, and floors; triple pane windows; thorough air sealing; sun shading; and an energy recovery ventilator, this house uses 90% less energy for heating and cooling, and 75% less energy overall. The house is also NetZero Ready, which means the addition of an 8 Kilowatt solar panel array on the roof would provide all the electricity needed for the home.
This project features a 2,000SF garage on the first floor with the residence located on the second and third floor. The original roof timbers from the warehouse were re-purposed as both the stair treads and dining room table. The second floor features a generous chef's kitchen, and a double height living room. The large front windows are strategically shaded using a sculptural aluminum sunshade that blocks all of the sunlight during the summer months, but lets the sunshine in during the winter to provide "free" heating. The pattern of the laser cut aluminum shading panels was generated using photos from the clients honeymoon in Hawaii.
More information about the project and Passive House Institute US Certification criteria can be found here: http://www.phius.org/projects/1316

#passivehouse #phius #windows #warehouserenovation #sunshade #lasercut #netzero #reuse #repurpose

Another new Hanson member to introduce, Nick Haury

Another new Hanson member to introduce, Nick Haury! Nick joined Hanson in 2022 to lead the company’s on-site carpentry assignments. He brings attention to detail to classic carpentry from framing and joinery to achieving a perfect finish. Nick grew up on a horse farm in Georgia, earned a B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in New York, did a stint in concert production, and worked in the tech industry for 10 years – all while continuing creative hobbies – before ultimately deciding to pursue carpentry full-time. Welcome Nick!

#tbt Extensive renovations to this 1950s Mid-Cent

#tbt Extensive renovations to this 1950s Mid-Century Modern house designed by Vincent Kling. Particular attention was paid to the envelope to address the fundamental energy efficiency challenge of a house of this style, including new roof and insulation, new Arcadia double-glazed windows, a large-scale masonry restoration and a new high-efficiency heating and cooling system.

#renovation #finebuilding #preservation #restoration #construction #design

Architect: @kYoderdesign
Photographer: @jeffreytotaro

We are excited to introduce a new member of the Ha

We are excited to introduce a new member of the Hanson crew, Hugh Gomory! Hugh returned to Hanson as a Carpenter in 2022 after previously interning with the company over several summers. The recent Drexel grad earned a B.A. in Global Studies with a concentration in Public Health and Sustainability. Adaptable and a fast learner, Hugh has always enjoyed working with his hands. Being on site for Hanson enables him to see sustainable construction in practice and further develop his building skills. Hugh’s ability to speak fluent Spanish has made him an asset as the crew’s unofficial translator.

#TBT Installation of a new kitchen with custom ca

#TBT Installation of a new kitchen with custom cabinets and white marble countertops; reconditioned exposed ceiling joists; new custom-fabricated steel, floor-to-ceiling bay window; new first-floor powder room at former rear staircase; reconfigured dining room walls to improve flow and communication with kitchen.

Architect: @Rasmussen_su_architects
Photographer: @jeffreytotaro

#renovation #construction #kitchen #finehomebuilding #design #interiordesign #baywindow

At our passive house project in Swarthmore, the in

At our passive house project in Swarthmore, the installation of 5” Wissahickon Schist stone veneer is in full swing. This locally sourced stone is the same as the original stone on the house. We can’t wait to see the finished product!
Architect: @siarchitect
Mason: Kalman Gyecsek from Kalman Masonry

A couple of weeks ago, Chris Hanson was invited to

A couple of weeks ago, Chris Hanson was invited to tour the Marvin Window and Door Co. (and their factories) in Warroad, MN and Fargo, ND. Chris, along with several other builders in our area, was a guest of Hamilton Building Supply in Hamilton, NJ. The group toured six Marvin factories over the course of the three day trip, had a few beers with Paul Marvin, the 4th generation president of the company, met with key members of the Marvin team and learned a lot about their products and their company culture. They build great windows and doors. Hockey is a really big deal in Warroad and it’s great to know they are big fans of the Charlestown Chiefs!! Many thanks to John Perna and the Hamilton team- Jon Jacob and Mike Linden. Looking forward to many great projects with you in the future.

We had a fun night last Thursday with the HFB crew

We had a fun night last Thursday with the HFB crew and brought in a little Octoberfest cheer at the Wissahickon Brewing Co. Looking forward to the next one!

152 year old hinges! While reviewing the hardware

152 year old hinges! While reviewing the hardware for front doors that are getting restored, we noticed this date stamp, “Jan 18 1870” @vintagemillworkrestoration is refinishing the vestibule door and recreating the front door to match. We cannot wait to see how they turn out!

Great event last night with Green Building United

Great event last night with Green Building United at our Swarthmore Passive House Retrofit project. Thanks to everyone who came and to Neil Goldman and owner architect Samina Iqbal for their clear thoughtful presentation, and to Samina for the video.

We are excited to introduce Tyler Cope to the Hans

We are excited to introduce Tyler Cope to the Hanson Fine Building Team. Tyler joined Hanson as a Construction Superintendent in 2022. He brings an eye for detail and over 15 years of experience as a carpenter and contractor, having grown up in a multi-generational family construction business. Although his parents claim his first word was hammer, Tyler initially pursued a different career path. After earning a philosophy degree from Guilford College, he quickly returned to his roots in construction, working professionally with Habitat for Humanity in Philadelphia and founding his own Colorado-based carpentry and cabinetry company. In his current role, Tyler leverages his problem-solving skills to address site and construction challenges large and small. Tyler has already been a great addition to our team and we are happy to have him!

Concrete demolition underway at our new project in

Concrete demolition underway at our new project in Fairmount. Existing photography warehouse undergoing renovation and addition to convert the space into a single family residence. Very excited to be working with @brentabuck Architects on this project!