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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With the drywall in place, the radiant floor goes down and we’re almost ready for a finished floor on the second story. The Live/Work Blog follows the crew as they pour a layer of lightweight concrete (Gypcrete) to provide a matrix for the radiant system.
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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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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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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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Wingscapes, a Portland Built Partner, builds time-lapse camerias for photographing birds, plants, and yes, construction projects.
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