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Long overdue, an update on the Live/Work project. We've finished the electrical, installed our cabinets, and getting ready for final inspections. Take a look at some of the photos from the last month.
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Portland Built's shortest blog posts on updates to the project. Tiling and landscaping...more photos to follow
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Portland's green building conference, EcoVative, combines classes and a product expo designed to help builders make the leap to better green building. We spent a few hours in classes and at the exposition hall to learn about some of the products and best-practices in the green industry.
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Google in Portland? Sounds like a great idea! You can affect the decision to bring high-speed (crazy fast) internet to our fair city. Don't wait - the deadline is Friday, March 26th at 5:00pm.
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Long overdue, an update on the Live/Work project. We've finished the electrical, installed our cabinets, and getting ready for final inspections. Take a look at some of the photos from the last month.
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Deck railings are usually either ugly and cheap or beautiful and expensive. We've developed a system that's the best of both worlds - affordable and aesthetic. Check out the video to learn more!
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Looking for a great review on a decade's worth of architectural renovations? This Portland blog is THE site for information and insight on some of the city's most notable projects.
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Plumbing usually runs in the walls. Except when you want a high-performance home. At the Harpoon House they've taken the inside and put it on the outside. See why this makes perfect sense.
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Ever wonder when it makes sense to add more insulation? Learn how ongoing heating costs compare to the expense of installing more insulation.
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Debbie Cleek from the city of Portland put together a great overview of resources for tax credits, rebates, and other green building incentives. It’s great to see the city of Portland (and the state of Oregon) taking a leadership role in the green building movement. Thanks Debbie! …
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