EXTERIOR DESIGN

A Small Space of One's Own

7/1/2012 Home is where the heart is, yet sometimes the heart needs creative separation from the home. Oregonians are increasingly making the split between the house and workspace with detached microstructures. ... Read more>>

Build Your Own Outdoor Sauna

1/1/2012 For thousands of years, the Finns have used saunas as a way to relax, socialize and purge their bodies of contaminants. Just imagine your own spa nestled among the Douglas firs and wild Oregon grapes in ... Read more>>

Two Solar Homes in Oregon

We investigate two homes, one in Hood River and the other in Happy Valley, who chose to go eco-friendly while saving money by harnessing energy from the sun. Read more>>

Coastal Home Goes Green

4/1/2011 For most people, integrating reclaimed wood into a new home isn't personal. For Terry and Teresa Hancock, the choice to include Douglas fir timbers for the columns and beams of their Neskowin beach cabin ... Read more>>

Simple Living in Central Oregon

7/1/2009 On the western edge of Bend, where forest and old burn areas converge, and where a city park and a private subdivision meet, sits a modern house nestled into a hill, sheltered against the wind but open ... Read more>>

Sustainable Design in Two Oregon Homes

1/1/2010 Sustainable design and low-impact living in two small Oregon homes. Two of the most important considerations are building small and using the right "Finish-ing" elements. Read more>>

Tree House Dwellers

7/1/2010 At any age, the lure of a tree house is undeniable.Modern versions come in all styles and sizes, from the humble platform to the luxurious weekend retreat, complete with indoor plumbing and electricity. Read more>>