1. CoreHaus new construction PassivHaus
2. Engstrom & Werlin Duplex Renovation
3. Doleman Strawbale Dwelling
4. Harpoon House
5. Woolsey Corner Affordable Cohousing

Wow! That was hard. I’m still unsure of my choices, as there are so many interesting ones this year. Some I’ve already visited or anticipate having the opportunity to visit down the road, so that helped take a few off my plate, but there are still some that might make the list come tour day. Tickets are available online.

If you’re unable to make the tour, but would like to tap into the local green building and sustainable design world, there will also be A FREE fun, family-friendly information fair with green vendors, demonstrations, food, drink and music. I will have a table there to share my business and answer questions. There are usually dozens of local businesses and non-profits present to share what they’ve been working on and how they can help as you assess how this impacts your home and fits into your life. Overall, it’s a great day to gain inspiration and insight into how others are making strides to create healthy, sustainable living situations and dwellings. If you attend the info fair, stop by to say, “HI!”

The info fair will be held at EcoHaus from 3pm to 7pm. EcoHaus is located at 819 Se Taylor St., Portland, OR 97214. If you’d like updates on events like this throughout the year, check out my facebook page or twitter feed. Or, just contact me directly. Enjoy.

Images from one of Portland’s unique urban parks and public spaces. Where is that? Email me your thoughts.[[Show as slideshow]]If you think you know where it is, feel free to contact me or comment. You can also explore more images of Portland’s built environment, cultivated landscapes, and raw surroundings here.

Images from one of Portland’s early adopters and pioneers of ecoroofs and rainwater harvesting. Where is this? Email me your thoughts.[[Show as slideshow]]If you think you know where it is, feel free to contact me or comment. You can also explore more images of Portland’s built environment, cultivated landscapes, and raw surroundings here.