Comfort, Savings, and Staying Ahead of the Curve
Weatherization & Home Performance Pros–Portland, Oregon
Whether you own an 1890 Queen Anne, a 20s Bungalow, a Cape Cod, a mid-century ranch, or a late 1998 home that was built to modern day code, there are gains to be had and money to saved (in most cases). Assuming energy costs increases over time, here are some local service providers and resources to help you achieve these gains and stay ahead of the curve. There are many programs available and the incentives go through periodic changes based on local and federal funding streams. As an Energy Trust Trade Ally, I recommend you make their website one of your first stops to learn about what kind of incentives are currently available.
Imagine Energy 503-477-9585
Hammer & Hand 503-232-2447
Streamline Dwellings 503-310-4981
Green Hammer 503-804-1746
Neil Kelly 866-691-2719
Green Home by EcoTech 503-493-1040
Gale Contractor Services (Deborah Shay & Amy Worthington) 306-241-1897
Energy Trust Trade Allies
AIRSEAL, AIRSEAL, AIRSEAL. . . and ventilate.
For other resources, you can do a keyword search in the upper left corner of this website, or contact me. The River PDX is a Holistic Source for Real Estate. I’m happy to be a resource or be a helpful link in connecting you to the appropriate local service provider or supplier. If you have any suggestions of other contractors that should be added to this list, I’d love to learn about them.
For more conservation info see also, Ascending the Pyramid of Conservation.
Architects & Designers
Local Architects & Designers–Portland, Oregon
If you’ve been contemplating the big step of remodeling your home, creating an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on your property, or, even bigger yet, building your own home in the Portland area, here’s a set of architects and designers (listed in no particular order) who have a body of residential work to consider.
Departure Design, Dan Lajoie + Michelle Jeresek
Andre Debar
Atelier Waechter, Ben Waechter
Limitless Blue, Corey Cliffe
Structures NW, Patrick Sugrue
PATH, Corey Martin
Paul McKean
Arciform
COMMUNITECTURE, Mark Lakeman
Emerick Architects
paolo design, Paolo Scardina
Architecture W
Giulietti/Schouten Architects
Building Arts Workshop
Works Partnership Architecture
Nathan Good
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of local architects and designers, but a solid starting place for residential architectural resources in Portland, Oregon. I welcome suggestions for additions to this list. In addition to these websites, some of these offices maintain a social media presence as well. In some cases, that provides a more up to date glimpse of what they’re working on right now. Enjoy perusing the work of our local talent! Here’s a brief sampling of local work.
Departure Design, Artist Studio, Portland, OR
Atelier Waechter, Cape Cod, Portland, OR
Emerick Architects, Northwood, Portland, OR
Arciform, 1909 House, Portland, OR
PATH architecture, Butler Residence, Portland, OR
Debar Architecture, Bacon-Brenes Home, Portland, OR
Green Home Sampler–Earth Advantage, LEED, and Energy Star
Green homes. Whether it’s an Earth Advantage house, a LEED house, or an Energy Star house, they’ve made their way safely into our market, despite the overall slow down in new construction. According to the market report released by our local 3rd party certifier, Earth Advantage, they account for roughly 23% of the new housing stock being built and sold, and their fetching a premium. Here’s a healthy sampling of what’s currently on the market in Portland. There are more, but this gives you a clear sense of the price range and type of homes being built. If you’d like to see one of these first-hand, give me a call, and we’ll set that up. I’m happy to walk you through one of these to see what they have to offer. As of today, there are 73 active green-certified homes to consider within Portland. Contact me to receive updates on homes like these, or to set a guided tour.
Green Certified Homes
Clean Energy Works Oregon
Clean Energy Works Oregon is a program to offer no money down financing to weatherize and improve the energy efficiency of your home to save you money. This is a brief notice to let you know that they are offering a limited time rebate of up to $3,700 for those who apply by May 15th, 2011. Their site has everything you need, including testimonials from households that were a part of the pilot program that helped establish this program and prove its viability.
Check it out, and if you need additional recommendations for contractors to perform the work, contact me.
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Agent Profile
In addition to offering sound real estate services, we bring a broad awareness of sustainable living and design to our practice. We thrive on making connections that help clients live and invest in alignment with their values, while supporting our local community, economy, and environment. Contact David and Steve today to learn how your next realty decision can enhance the place you call home. AGENCY INFO
1902 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214
