by Sheri Olson Architecture | Jun 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is a Passive House? When I first heard about Passive House (or Passivhaus as it was known when it started in Germany), it sounded too crunchy-granola even for me. My obsession with environmentally friendly design began before I was old enough to drive (I won...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Humble Heat Pump Defeats Evil Empire! Hyperbole? Yes, but they can play a role in reducing reliance on oil and deliver sizeable reductions in CO2 emissions. Recently President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate the domestic production of heat...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gas Stoves: Step Away From the Fire! A big-ass gas stove parked smack in the middle of a kitchen has long signaled power, performance, and luxury. This Master of the Universe of kitchen appliances may seem sexy, but it leaks methane into your home even when it is...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | May 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Working Parents Face Tough Choices When Firms Don’t Allow Telecommuting Architectural Record asked me to report on an alarming issue that arose at the being of the pandemic: firms were not allowing “archimoms” to work from home even as schools were closing. As a...
by Sheri Olson Architecture | May 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Everything You Wanted to Know About Bidets Bidets are in the news now because of pandemic toilet paper hoarding. Still, I recommend bidet toilet seats because they are more environmentally sound, sanitary, and easier on your tushie than using toilet paper. There are...
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