Desert Rain Garners More Media Attention
The latest in a series of Bend Bulletin articles chronicling the Desert Rain project, this article gives a brief overview of project parameters as well as insight in to some of the methodology behind the project.
West Hills Remodel is Finished and Ready to Sell
In a little more than two months, we have transformed this small, dated home into a Contemporary Colonial Style home with lots of livable space. Located in the West Hills neighborhood in Bend, Oregon, this house originally had 3 small bedrooms and one bathroom the main floor, a largely unfinished basement with a small [...]
Using Fly Ash: Greener Concrete
The foundation is well underway at Desert Rain, the Living Building Challenge home we are building in one of Bend, Oregon’s older neighborhoods. At every step of the way, this project involves careful consideration of the materials used, where they come from, how they are manufactured, how they will perform, and how they will [...]
Remodeling West Hills – Almost There
The remodel project is in the last phases – soon it will be family ready. The cabinets are going in this week and as you can see, they are lightening the space up considerably. This house is in a great location – just a few blocks from shopping and restaurants on Newport Avenue. It’s on a [...]
Desert Rain: the first in Central Oregon to use Juniper as an Alternative to Pressure Treated Lumber
We have been working closely with Parr Lumber, in Bend, to identify and source an alternative to Pressure Treated (PT) Lumber for the Desert Rain Project. This Living Building Challenge project has pushed us and out suppliers to look at every aspect of building in a new way. Traditionally, PT is used for under-floor framing (areas [...]
Idea Books: planning your remodel or new home
Are you considering remodeling your home? Or dreaming about building a new custom home? We recommend starting an idea book – a collection of images from magazine, websites, your own photos. Dream big. Look at the details. As you collect different images, your own personal style will emerge and you will start to identify design [...]
Making More Space:
Remodeling at the West Hills project is progressing smoothly and we feel good about the revisions to the layout of this Bend home. We want this home to be comfortable with spaces that bring family and friends together. Our vision for this home is to give the main floor a more open feel. Access to [...]
West Hills Remodel
Timberline Construction is excited to be starting an extensive remodel of a home in the West Hills neighborhood in Bend. Every room in the house will be updated, and many will be dramatically revamped. We’re pleased to be working with Christian Gladu on the new design. A Lighter, Brighter Modern Kitchen While functional, the kitchen [...]
Concrete at the Shevlin Home
The last few weeks have seen a flurry of work at the Shevlin House as the project nears completion, including the extensive concrete hardscapes which include a zen garden, patio areas, pathways, and driveway. The concrete has integrated color with a continuous, 4 foot cut-pattern throughout all of the flatwork. In some areas, an exposed [...]
Desert Rain: Breaking Ground
Last week, we broke ground on the Living Building Challenge project, Desert Rain. It’s an exciting project that has been in the works for some time. The commencement of construction was an exciting step for everyone involved. Excavation is not an easy process on this project. The views offered by a site that is perched atop a lava [...]
The Metamorphosis of a Home
Sometimes it’s fun to see just how a different a home can look over the span of a few months. Here are a few process shots: The Kitchen: February 14, 2011 vs. June 21, 2011 The Exterior: February 14, 2011 vs. June 28, 2011 The Living room: March 15, 2011 vs. July 12, 2011 The Hallway: [...]
Stucco for the Shevlin House
Stucco is nearly complete on the Shevlin House. It has been installed by local specialist, Elite Plaster.
The Shevlin House: Concrete Counter Tops
This week concrete counter tops were installed in the Shevlin House by Cement Elegance. There are custom, cast, concrete and are entirely seamless. The kitchen island and the hearth both have a unique ‘waterfall’ design.
Cabinets are In!
The Cabinets are in! Here are a few early images of the custom cabinets built by Danksy Handcrafted.
Mocking up Trusses
As the design for ‘Desert Rain’ draws nearer to completion, the design team is finalizing a few remaining details. Envisioning what the end product will look like can be a challenge and for the ‘Desert Rain’ project, many of the finish selections are not simply being purchased from a supplier as is. The trusses are [...]
Drywalling in Shevlin Commons
This week we’re installing drywall wall at the custom home in Shevlin Commons. Installed by local drywaller, Guy Pettit, the sheet rock makes it easier to see the space as it will eventually be defined.
Update: Reclaiming the Potato Barn
The potato barn wood reclamation project has been a slow but steady process. As more of the wood is revealed, we able to better assess the product and the appropriate applications for it. For now, we’ve identified the floor joists from the barn as potential trusses and rafters in the new home. There is also a considerable quantity [...]
The Ideal View
We recently erected poles on the future Desert Rain homesite to mock window openings and roof overhangs. Wanting to capture the very best views this amazing lot has to offer, we used lumber (that will be used later to construct the home) to create an outline of the structure as it has been designed. The homeowners [...]
Recycled Glass Bottles Used for Insulation?
We recently worked with local insulation installer, ECI Insulation, to identify and install a sustainable and energy efficient batt style insulation for areas of the Shevlin Commons Home that were not constructed with SIPs. Using the the “Prescription for a Healthy Home” Guidelines, it is important to use non-toxic building materials. EcoBatt® doesn’t use any [...]
The Windows are In!
The windows (by Sierra Pacific) are installed! “Sierra Pacific was pleased to be asked to provide the windows for our clients’ new home. Ordering windows can be a daunting task for a home owner, designer or contractor. The design, function and installation of a window all play an important part in making a beautiful, warm, [...]
Installing the Metal Roof
This week, the metal roof is being installed on the Shevlin Commons home by local roofing company, River Roofing. Metal roofing material has a variety of benefits. It lasts as long as the house, completely sealing out water, surviving high winds, and easily shedding snow. Metal is resistant to fire, mildew, insects, and rot, and also [...]
SWxNW Finishing this Week
We’re really excited to be finished up our Highlands project, which the homeowners have dubbed “Southwest by Northwest.” We’ll be posting professional photos soon, but earlier this week we had to snap a few photos of our own because the sunset was just too much to pass on. The home has amazing views of the Sisters and [...]
Reclaiming Lumber & Timbers from a Prineville Potato Barn
We recently visited an old potato barn in Central Oregon with the hopes of reclaiming lumber and large timbers. The barn owner plans to tear down the structure because it is in disrepair and is a safety concern and a liability. Our hope is to save the douglas fir and ponderosa pine for structural and [...]
Taking Shape
As framing continues, the shape of the Shevlin House is becoming more apparent. With a roof being installed and windows on their way, we’re pleased with the progress being made.
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