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A Sound Professional Goes DIY While Building an Affordable Montana Home
A resourceful sound mixer sources some local design talent, rolls up his sleeves, and builds small, green, and affordable in...
It's Hip to Be Square
This pair of handy Portlanders doesn’t crave any more of Oregon’s territory than what’s taken up by their 704-square-foot home,...
For His First Solo Project, an Architect Builds a Backyard Chicken Coop With a Living Roof
Switching coasts from Brooklyn to Portland gave architects Mitchell Snyder and Shelley Martin a new set of unexpected clients:...
Two Hardcore-Punk Aficionados’ Renovated Ranch-Style Home Packs a Green Punch
Even before construction was complete, the Stump House was turning heads.
A Run-Down Rummer Gets a Fresh Start in Southwest Portland
After a meticulous renovation, the post-and-beam house by the 1960s developer embodies midcentury, modernized.