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9th Annual BIG! Home Tour and Info Fair
Tickets are on sale now for the City of Portland’s 9th Annual Build It Green! Home Tour and Information Fair on Saturday, September 25th!
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This annual event in Portland, Oregon is a fantastic way to learn about the latest, greatest, and most inspirational things happening in green building in the Rose City! This year’s tour features… »
Cottages Are Sprouting in Backyards Everywhere!
In November of 2009 the City of Seattle voted to allow homeowners in neighborhoods across the city to construct accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property. These “backyard cottages,” as they are commonly known, have the potential to transform our communities in many positive ways. Not only do they offer individuals a way to create… »
Ecohaus Portland – ENERGY EVENT!
On November 19, 2009 the Ecohaus Portland store will be hosting NW Energy Star and Imagine Energy for an event around Energy Savings of all kinds!
The Live Better Northwest 2010 Prius will be there – which you can enter to win! All you have to do is pick up a game board at Ecohaus and… »
New Zero Energy Idea House in Washington
A new project has just been completed in Washington State that strives to push the envelope of energy conservation – the Zero Energy Idea House – built by Donna and Riley Shirey. Their goal was to build a house that generates all the electricity that it requires. Combining solar panels, and a solar powered water heater… »
Save Water: Wash your hands in the Toilet!
Caroma has long been the world’s leader in dual flush toilets, and now they have taken water-savings to a whole new level. By incorporating a hand-washing basin right into the tank of their toilet, Caroma has made it easy for people to conserve even more.
They started with a High-Efficiency Dual Flush Toilet (two flush options:… »