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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology companies are creating tools like bricklaying robots and printing houses with 3D printers. In addition to changing technology, we may also be on the cusp of a shift in building materials. But the material under consideration might surprise you. Is Wood the Future?

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Frugal Mom Builds Family Home with Recycled Materials

Natural Building

Vera Kirkpatrick built a home in Ashland, Oregon using century-old posts and beams. Beautifully rustic, hand-chiseled pine and cedar timbers are fitted with wooden pegs, but new construction materials and techniques like passive solar were also employed. I told Vera we don’t have enough money to build a house.

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Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features

Natural Building

This Cannon Beach house, built in 2005, has a green roof planted in sedum and wild strawberries and is clad with cedar shakes. Building materials such as paints, stains and sealants were carefully chosen to not off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or urea-formaldehyde. This zero-energy home features a 5.9

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Pro Builder 2023 Forty Under 40 Nomination Form

Pro Builder

Pro Builder 2023 Forty Under 40 Nomination Form ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:01 Help us recognize the rising stars, innovators, and game-changers in the housing industry! Each year Pro Builder honors 40 of housing's young leaders. Submit the nominee's personal statement and supporting materials by Thursday, June 15, 2023.

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Building a Straw/Clay House in Canada

Natural Building

Ten years ago when Tim Kroeker’s last child finally graduated high school, he and his wife decided it was now or never to follow through on their many years-long dream of building a house…an alternative house…in “the country”. and helped friends follow their alternative house building dreams. passive solar design.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF): EDLF provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. loan origination fee.

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A Family Builds a Light Straw Clay House

Natural Building

At Cob Cottage Company in Oregon Kara Stiff trained in cob, an ancient technique using clay, sand and straw, with stone or recycled concrete for the foundation. They built rounded houses that seemed right out of a fairy tale, using materials that were freely available just about everywhere, non-toxic, cozy and beautiful.

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