Live/Work Update: Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, House Wrap

The Live work project gets a roof, we start the electrical, and the outside gets a pretty-in-pink foam treatment.

29 Dec 2009, Posted by Shawn in Highlights, Remodeling, 0 Comments

Portland Architecture’s Renovation Review

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.

24 Dec 2009, Posted by Shawn in Build it Small, Showcase, Sustainability, 4 Comments

Wal-Mart: Built in Portland?

Ever wonder what happens to Big Box Stores when they die? They grow wings and are reborn as Wal-Mart! Check out the retail giant’s latest effort to build a second store in the Portland metro.

17 Dec 2009, Posted by Shawn in Contractors, Showcase, 0 Comments

Picking the Right Roofer in Portland

Picking a roofer in Portland can mean the difference between a happy winter and a wet mess. Here’s a few tips on what to look for when picking a roofing contractor.

17 Dec 2009, Posted by Shawn in Build it Small, Highlights, Sustainability, 6 Comments

Vent Pipes Never Looked So Sexy

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.

11 Dec 2009, Posted by Shawn in Contractors, Live Work, Video, 2 Comments

Live/Work Framing Videos

These videos speak for themselves: watch as the walls go up on Portland’s Live/Work project!

07 Dec 2009, Posted by Shawn in Live Work, 3 Comments

Live/Work Update: Framing!

The wood arrived on site and our crew sets about framing the “work” portion of the Live/Work building.

07 Dec 2009, Posted by Shawn in Build it Small, Showcase, 10 Comments

Build it Small: Portland’s Harpoon House

Harpoon house is one of Portland’s newest “less is more” homes. SIPs, triple-pane windows, and compact design are just a few of the “big” features of the small home.

26 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Contractors, Live Work, 4 Comments

Live/Work Update: Concrete Slab

The crew from All American Concrete showed up in force today – complete with two trucks full of concrete, a heavy-duty pump, and enough trowels to fill a wheelbarrow.