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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
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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.
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