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Living Shelter Architects has joined Seattle architecture and design firm, Board & Vellum, forming the base of a new studio focused on sustainable practices, with Terry Phelan at the helm as Director of Sustainable Practice. Terry is also the host of the Living Shelter podcast, where she continues her work as a sustainability advocate. Presenting today’s innovative people, processes, and materials

that help us create healthy, energy efficient, and joyful places to live, the Living Shelter podcast dives deep with other green building groundbreakers in conversations to inspire the next generation of passionate architects and designers leading us into the future. Before joining Board & Vellum, Terry founded Living Shelter Architects in 1992, building a woman-owned architecture firm specializing in resilient residential and small community design, with a focus on passive solar concepts and traditional forms. Since then, Terry has become known for her pioneering work with alternative building materials such as straw bales with natural plasters. Season 1 of the Living Shelter podcast is launching in April 2023, with more seasons to come. We hope you'll join us on your podcast app of choice, for chats with guests about their efforts to help us create a deeper green, resilient future.

14/09/2023

In episode 3 of Living Shelter, Ellen Southard and Marin Bjorke of Site Story discuss community building and engagement as part of their effort to make water systems safer, accessible and more sustainable for all. Tune in to learn more.
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22/08/2023

On episode six of Living Shelter, Terry and guest Jonnie Pederson discuss the impact of the built environment on our planet, and ways alternative materials like h**p could help relieve these effects. H**p is a non-toxic material that can be used for a variety of purposes in the built world to create healthier environments for everyone living in and around them. 🌱
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27/07/2023

We can't believe we're wrapping up season one of the Living Shelter podcast! The final episode is now live across all popular streaming platforms. Terry sits down with Alistair Jackson of O'Brien 360, a nationally recognized leader in sustainable building, to discuss the history and current state of sustainable design, as well as where its heading. Tune in, subscribe, and share with a friend!
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19/07/2023

Have you tuned in to the latest episode of Living Shelter? If so, what did you learn? When it comes to permaculture, there's so much to discuss. Join Terry and Jessi as they talk about ways we can all support the effort of making our environments more sustainable — from urban areas to our own backyards.
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13/07/2023

Episode 7 of Living Shelter is now available for streaming across all popular platforms, accessible via the link in our bio. This episode focuses on backyard environmentalism with guest Jessi Bloom. Terry and Jessi discuss all things permaculture, from its origins and theories to its application in urban environments.
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06/07/2023

We're in summer vacation mode this week, but fear not! Living Shelter will return next Wednesday, July 12th with an exciting new episode at 12pm PST. Don't miss it!
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27/06/2023

Have you had a chance to check out episode 6 of Living Shelter with guest Jonnie Pederson? Terry and Jonnie discuss all things h**p — from its history, controversy and common misconceptions, to its many uses as a sustainable building material and how organizations like H**pitecture are working to integrate it into everyday code as an industry standard. Tune in, and share with a friend!
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21/06/2023

Episode 6 of Living Shelter is now available for streaming! In this episode, Terry sits down with guest Jonnie Pedersen to discuss origins, history, and many uses of h**p and non-toxic building materials. Jonnie serves as the Communications and Growth Director of H**pitecture, an organization dedicated to establishing healthier building materials such as h**p wool as standards within the building and design industry. Be sure to tune in and share with your friends!
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09/06/2023

Episode 5 of Living Shelter: Better Building Codes with guest David Eisenberg is now live across all popular streaming platforms, plus the Board & Vellum website. Tune in to learn about how we can build smarter with natural materials like straw bale, cob, and rammed earth — as well as how we can change building codes to be more sustainable.
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07/06/2023

On this episode of Living Shelter, Terry sits down with guest David Eisenberg to discuss his work to incorporate sustainable materials such as straw bale, cob, clay, and rammed earth into building code policies. David serves as Head of the Development Center for Appropriate Technology headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. The episode will air tomorrow, 06/7 across all popular streaming platforms, as well as the website. Be sure to tune in!
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27/05/2023

Have you heard episode 4 of Living Shelter? This week, Terry dives in to all things timber sustainability with Rachael Jamison of the American Wood Council. Tune in for some fun and fascinating facts on how Rachael and other climate activists are working both professionally and personally to combat environmentally harmful practices.

24/05/2023

Episode 4 of Living Shelter is now live across all popular streaming platforms, plus the Board & Vellum website! Tune in as host Terry Phelan sits down with Rachael Jamison, Vice President of the American Wood Council, for a 'virtual walk in the woods.' We can't wait to hear your thoughts!

23/05/2023

A new episode of Living Shelter will air this Wednesday, featuring guest Rachael Jamison who serves as Vice President of Markets & Sustainability at the American Wood Council (AWC). The episode will be available for streaming at noon PST across all popular streaming platforms, as well as the Board & Vellum website. We can't wait for you to tune in!

13/05/2023

Have you checked out episode 3 of Living Shelter? Guests Ellen Southard and Marin Bjork of Site Story discuss all things storm-water infrastructure, as well as the confluence of water and social justice. This episode is packed with useful facts, sustainable tips and tricks for the average person to integrate into their daily life, and valuable lessons on the threats to Washington's waterways and ecosystems, and how we can fight them together. Tune in to grow your understanding of our world, and how we can start changing it. 🌎

11/05/2023

Episode 3 of Living Shelter is now available across all popular streaming platforms! You can access it via the link in our bio. Be sure to tune in as Terry discusses the importance of water conservation and storm water infrastructure with guests Ellen Southard and Marin Bjork of Site Story.

09/05/2023

Episode 3 of Living Shelter Podcast will air this week, Wednesday, May 10th. On this episode, Terry sits down with Ellen Southard & Marin Bjork of Site Story. Site Story is an organization that is dedicated to community enrichment through human-centered sustainable design initiatives. Site Story also runs the Seattle 2030 District Stormwater Program, as well as partners of Salmon-Safe in Seattle. Tune in to hear about the exciting endeavors of Site Story and their commitment to bettering communities across the world.

05/05/2023

Have you checked out the Living Shelter Podcast yet? Episodes 1 and 2 are now live and accessible via the Board & Vellum website, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, and Youtube! Be sure to give them a listen as host Terry Phelan discusses sustainability innovation with some of the leading catalysts of sustainable change in design — and the world as a whole. 🪴🌎
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29/04/2023

Did you know this? In episode 2 of Living Shelter, guest Dave Bennick discusses the issue of waste in the construction industry — it's estimated that around 30 percent of waste in landfills is construction material. Tune in to learn how we can combat this issue, and what industry innovators like Dave are doing to spark positive, sustainable change.
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28/04/2023

On episode two of Living Shelter, host Terry Phelan sits down with Dave Bennick of Reuse Consulting and Innovation Center in Bellingham, WA. Terry and Dave discuss deconstruction as an alternative to demolition of projects, no matter their size and scale. With thirty years of experience beneath his *construction* belt, Dave discusses waste in the construction industry, its negative impact on the environment, and how he and his team are actively combatting this issue. Tune in for all the dirty details! 👷‍♂️
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27/04/2023

Today is the day! We're thrilled to announce that the first two episodes of Living Shelter podcast will air today across all popular streaming platforms! Episode one features guest Lucia Athens, one of the West's leading voices on sustainability and urban design. Lucia brings three decades of knowledge on sustainability and climate-friendly policy — only recently retiring from her decade-long run as the city of Austin's first Chief Sustainability Officer. Terry and Lucia discuss all things green policy on a local, state, and international scale, as well as Lucia's latest book, The Sustainability Revolutionists. Share this post, and be sure not to check out the Living Shelter Podcast — you can find it at this link: https://www.boardandvellum.com/podcasts/living-shelter/
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26/04/2023

The first episodes of Living Shelter podcast will air tomorrow, 4/26! Be sure to tune in — we have an exciting guest line up of industry experts, activists, and catalysts for change. Episodes will be available to stream across Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, and Youtube. Will you be listening? 🍀
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23/04/2023

Since the acquisition of Living Shelter Architects by Board & Vellum in 2022, we’re carrying on the legacy of Living Shelter in the form of an exciting podcast hosted by former firm founder, Terry Phelan.

Living Shelter podcast will focus on sustainability and green initiatives in architecture, design, and daily life to educate those within the industry and beyond on environmentally-conscious practices and healthier living. The first two episodes will air on 4/26, with new episodes released every other Wednesday. Share with your friends, and we can’t wait for you to tune in!

18/07/2022

Bark siding is gorgeous, and can easily last as long as 80 years without sealant or stain. The current favorite, Poplar wood, is widely used in the furniture industry and so using the bark for siding makes this a virtually zero waste product.

Click the link below to learn more.

https://insteading.com/blog/bark-shingles/

11/07/2022

Rice hulls are the star in a new sustainable building material.

With the look and feel of real wood, while also being phenol-, formaldehyde-, and adhesive-free, rice wood resists expansion and contraction and will not crack, splinter, swell, or rot. And just add a little heat to curve and mold this flexible material!

Click the link below to learn more.

https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2021/10/26/alternative-wood-option-acre-modern-mill-rice-hull

07/07/2022

Terry Phelan led her first strawbale workshop in 1998 (click to see it!) and still gets regular requests from people who want to learn. But with many experienced strawbale builders retiring, how can we keep the momentum going? offers training sessions, and Henderson Clayworks is another great resource. So what's next? Who else will be ready to step into these natural building shoes?

https://www.livingshelter.com/projects-all/2018/8/9/van-cleve-straw-bale

04/07/2022

Today, those of us in the United States of America celebrate our independence. At Living Shelter, we believe that healthy, local materials that create energy efficient buildings can play a large role in maintaining that.

Sustainable energy is also key to long term energy independence. While oil prices soar and exploration becomes more damaging to our ecosystem, new developments in wind and solar are making sustainable energy more accessible and affordable.

Both of these strategies help by controlling costs and reducing carbon emissions that can destabilize weather patterns. They also create a better vision for an independent future. Consider mentioning them in your conversations with family and friends as you celebrate today.

17/05/2022

"Drywall is terrible stuff," but a new, high-performance replacement is on the horizon.

Breathaboard is made in the UK from agricultural feedstock mixed with lime and pressed between paper. The product is being also being developed--in North America using h**p or canola stalks.

This lightweight sustainable material actually stores carbon, and it avoids most of the issues we experience with traditional gyp board because it "breathes". It's also fire retardant, offers reduced noise transfer, and better insulation properties.

Click link below and check out to learn more about how Breathaboard is made, and the positive impact this new product could make on the environment!

https://www.treehugger.com/breathaboard-green-alternative-to-drywall-5235307

12/05/2022

The Green Home Tour is this Saturday May 14th!

Get ready to be inspired by homes that are built with cutting-edge green features. From backyard cottages, to kitchen remodels, and everything in-between.

You’ll learn first-hand from experts how to generate your own electricity with solar panels, lower your energy bill with insulation, and create a healthier home environment for your family with toxic-free building materials and systems.

Together we can build a better future!

Click the link below to sign up for your FREE ticket, and check out our founder Terry Phelan's own remodeled home on the tour!

https://nwgreenhometour.org/

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