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...
We built this custom home to be highly energy efficient and healthy - using SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels), radiant flooring, and non-toxic materials, including a special recycled insulation. It is certified Earth Advantage Silver and Energy Star. Click here to read more and see inside this home....
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...
This article from EcoHome highlights some of the challenges that our Desert Rain team faces in designing, sourcing, and eventually building this ultra green home in Bend. Living Buildings By: Rick Schwolsky [caption id="attachment_562" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="DESERT RAIN HOUSE "You have to question every building practice you thought was...
Bend couple still seeks to build self-sustaining green home by Kate Ramsayer/ the Bulletin Editor’s note: Tom Elliott and Barbara Scott invited The Bulletin to follow their green-building project from start to finish, to share their goals, decisions, costs, concerns, problems and achievements, and to be an...