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Insulation: Calculating Your Cost and Savings

22 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Highlights, Sustainability, 1 Comments

Insulation: Calculating Your Cost and Savings


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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Live/Work Update: Slab Insulation

21 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Live Work, 5 Comments

Live/Work Update: Slab Insulation


Pink Foam and rebar are set in place. Only a matter of days before we bring in concrete for the slab pour.

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Live/Work Update: Slab Back Fill

12 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Contractors, Live Work, 2 Comments

Live/Work Update: Slab Back Fill


The crew arrives with a Bobcat and several thousand pounds of gravel to fill in under the future slab

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Live/Work Update: Stem Wall Pour

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

Live/Work Update: Stem Wall Pour


Concrete arrived at the Live.Work site today. Everything went exactly as planned – even the weather cooperated and blessed us with a rare sunny November day.

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10 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Live Work, Video, 0 Comments

Live/Work Video Update!


Live/Work is in real-time! Check out the video of the site as we make final preparations for the first concrete pour (tomorrow!)

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Portland Metal Roofs

07 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Contractors, Green, Showcase, Suppliers, Sustainability, 5 Comments

Portland Metal Roofs


Metal roofs last for nearly forever, require little maintenance, and can be recycled at the end of their life. Plus, metal roofs aren’t made with petroleum products…an A+ for sustainability!

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Serious Windows Comes to Portland

05 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Featured, Green, Showcase, Suppliers, Sustainability, 2 Comments

Serious Windows Comes to Portland


For those of you interested in LEED design, Passive House construction, or good ol’ fashion energy efficiency, I’m happy to announce the arrival of one of the most efficient products available today: Serious Windows.

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Welcome! Medallion Windows and Doors

04 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Green, Medallion, Partners, Showcase, Suppliers, Sustainability, 0 Comments

Welcome! Medallion Windows and Doors


Medallion Industries is the go-to vendor for doors, windows, and millwork in the Portland area. We’re excited to have them as a partner and help showcase many of the green and sustainable products they supply

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Tax Incentives, Rebates, and More!

03 Nov 2009, Posted by Shawn in Highlights, Sustainability, Video, 0 Comments

Tax Incentives, Rebates, and More!


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! (more…)

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Live/Work Update: Concrete Work Begins

30 Oct 2009, Posted by Shawn in Contractors, Live Work, 0 Comments

Live/Work Update: Concrete Work Begins


It’s hard to believe that only 5 days after breaking ground, the concrete crew is setting up shop. I’ve been told not to expect such efficiencies as the project moves forward, but it’s a nice start!

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