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Going Street Commons: Fall 2017 Updates
September 28, 2017
In our latest blog, we share a snapshot of the ever-evolving Going Street Commons development and future net zero energy community. Find out what's been done, what's happening now and what up next!
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Is Your Passive House Keeping Out the Smoke?
September 09, 2017 - Jarad Miles
As the Eagle Creek Fire continues to spread and puff out hazardous smoke, we are urged to seek refuge indoors. But what if you live in a Passive House? Is your heat recovery ventilator system keeping out the smoke?
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14 Tips for Understanding Your High-Performance Home
August 26, 2017 - Jarad Miles
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Going Street Commons: Open House
August 12, 2017 - Jarad Miles
On August 1st, 40 interested homeowners and community members gathered to hear more about our future Net Zero community, Going Street Commons. If you missed it, this blog highlights our Founder Josh Salinger's presentation that evening...
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Q&A with ADU client Peg Malloy
June 29, 2017 - Jarad Miles
On this week's blog, I visit with client Peg Malloy about her upcoming plans to build an ADU, why she chose our team to build it, and what it has been like to work with Birdsmouth on past projects.
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Breathing new light into dark spaces
June 19, 2017 - Jarad Miles
In this week's blog we highlight our recent efforts to help a Northeast Portland couple transform their underutilized garage into a comfortable and appealing space for neighbors and friends.
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In open letter, Proud Ground offers strong support for GSC affordable housing
June 01, 2017 - Jarad Miles
"With this project, we have a unique opportunity to merge our values addressing equity for families of color who need permanently affordable units with our values of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
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Going Street Commons: Spring 2017 Updates
May 16, 2017 - Jarad Miles
Our team recently met with the City of Portland
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From SE Portland garage to Net Zero ADU
May 03, 2017 - Jarad Miles
This week we take a closer look at the conversion of a SE Portland garage into a Net Zero Ready ADU. We dig into the details and talk with our Designer Ben Valentin about the strategies and challenges of achieving a comfortable, low-energy ADU.
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Architect Couple's Dream Home Selected for 'Your Healthy Home' Case Study
April 19, 2017 - Jarad Miles
'Your Healthy Home' is the first in a new three-part series of DIY community workshops demonstrating how Portland residents can create homes that are healthier, more resilient and prepared for emergencies...
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