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
LENDERS: Important Members of your Real Estate Team
Demystify the numbers with a trusted lender.
Finding and choosing an articulate, professional, and savvy lender can improve your real estate experience. The financing portion of real estate transactions can be challenging, confusing, and alienating, or it can thoughtfully presented and masterfully executed. With the following lenders, I’ve seen clients experience great success. I don’t get any kickbacks by recommending them, but I do get peace of mind that my clients are receiving accurate, up-to-date information and excellent service.
- Aaron Nawrocki of Mortgage Advocates 503-445-9525 aaron@capitalmlending.com
- Dakota Gale of West Coast Mortgage 503-708-4932 dakota@greenmortgagenw.com
- Anette Sieverson of Pacific Residential Mortgage Specialitsts 503-670-0525 anette.sieverson@pacresmortgage.com
- James Komro of Rose City Mortgage Specialists 503-680-4784 james@rosecitymtg.com
- Loren Pember of Riverside Mortgage Group 503-252-2401 lorenpember@comcast.net
*last updated May 2011
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.
Ascending the Pyramid of Conservation
Energy Conservation Pyramid
All we need is a few good autumn winds to rattle the windows and remind us that winter is on the way. If you’ve been contemplating some energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy incentives, or annual weatherization measures, here’s a helpful graphic to help prioritize which steps and upgrades will yield the best bang for the buck.
We are fortunate to live in the one of the country’s preeminent hotbeds for energy efficiency retrofitting. Between the Energy Trust, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the Earth Advantage Institute, the Cascadia Green Building Council, and the abundance of general contractors and specialists who have committed to educating themselves and training their crews to help residents make gains in energy efficiency and overall carbon footprint reductions, we have what it takes. One place you might start is the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Trade Allies. This is a group of service providers who have taken the necessary training to be able to provide you with services and expertise in what incentives you may qualify for.
Another great option is Clean Energy Works Portland, a utility-based financing program that allows homeowners to make improvements with no money out of pocket upfront. This is an excellent program that supports homeowners in the getting a jump on those elements at the bottom of the Conservation Pyramid.
Stay tuned for more updates on the programs that become available to us in Oregon. It is a growing industry and legislation is continually working on incentive programs to help fund the retrofitting of our existing housing. Contact me if you’d like more information about any of these programs or organizations. I’m happy to be a resource and provide more information on local service providers as well.
Stay warm. Be well.
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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
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