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A Word or Three on Simplicity (Part 2): Applications in Design
November 13, 2019
Simplicity can be a lot work and in this article we discuss some of the complex choices we had to make in designing a "simple" home.
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A Word or Three on Simplicity (Part 1)
July 29, 2019
How a mantra of simplicity has made our Going Street Commons project compelling, efficient and cost effective
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Going Street Commons: The Fig Story
June 17, 2019
Every lot has a story, and the Going Street Commons has a good one.
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Going Street Commons: A Zero Energy Community
June 04, 2019
We've been working on the Going Street Commons Project for over two years and we couldn't be more proud of it! Now that construction is beginning, it's time to share it with the world.
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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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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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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.” -Diane Linn, Proud Ground
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Going Street Commons: Spring 2017 Updates
May 16, 2017 - Jarad Miles
Our team recently met with the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services to advance the Going Street Commons (GSC) project. In this week's blog, we discuss the good (and not-so-good) takeaways from the meeting and what's coming next.
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Creating a Zero Energy Community: Going Street Commons
March 30, 2017 - Jarad Miles
Going Street Commons is a future development of 12 certified Passive House homes on 1.3 acres in NE Portland’s Cully neighborhood. Read on to learn more about this ambitious project.
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Birdsmouth spotlight: A conversation with Architect Jonathan Lundstrom
March 25, 2017 - Jarad Miles
In my recent conversation with Jonathan, we discuss his growing up in Wisconsin and becoming an architect, his move to Portland in 2015, Passive House and the current project he's most excited about.
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