Ecotrope
Fresh ideas on nature and community.- Don't miss:
- Urban trees
- Small homes
- Electric cars
- Clean Fuels
- Coal exports
tagged: Accessory Dwelling Units
Follow this tagJan. 23, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita
A Video Tour Of "Portlandia's Tiniest House"
Filed under: Land, Land use, Accessory Dwelling Units, Tiny homes
Oct. 25, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita
Conference Devotes A Day To Building Small Homes
Organizers say this is a first: An entire conference devoted to building smaller homes. Continue reading →
Filed under: Land use, Sustainability, Accessory Dwelling Units, Small homes
Sept. 24, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita
A Greener Home ... In The Garage
Laura Master and Michael Draper have a 2,800-square-foot home in southeast Portland. Until recently, they were using their garage to store a vintage car that needed work. But they decided they'd rather use the space as an art studio. So they sold the car and spent $130,000 to turn their garage into 480-square-foot green home. Continue reading →
Filed under: Land use, Accessory Dwelling Units, Green building
no more results for environment
About Ecotrope
In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.
Recent Posts
-
With Fewer Trash Pickups In Portland, Dirty Diapers Pile Up In Recycling Bins
May 14, 2013
-
Army Corps Won't Kill Gulls To Help Salmon-Eating Terns
May 13, 2013
-
Curbside Food Scraps Return To Portland As Compost For Community Gardens
May 12, 2013
-
Downsizing To A Micro-Loft: From 1,200 to 300 Square Feet
May 07, 2013
-
Forest Service: City Trees Are Good For Carbon Storage, Too
May 07, 2013
