“Can Granny Flats Save Portland?” That’s the question to be addressed on October...
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Field Notes: ADU
Can Granny Flats Save Portland?: An ADU Symposium
On October 9, Hammer & Hand will host an Accessory Dwelling Unit symposium...
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“Mineral House” in Japan: Lessons for Portland Backyard Cottages
Okay, the “Mineral House” is a bit crazy and probably would push the...
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Shades of Green Building – Measuring (and Reducing) Carbon Footprint
What really makes a green building green? What role does durability play? (An...
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From Carriage House to Backyard Cottage
We’re pretty passionate here about the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units in Portland....
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Sustainable Building 101: Don’t Let “Green” Structures Go Gray
In a CNN Opinion piece entitled “Green buildings won’t save the planet”, authors...
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