Bluebird 58
58th Avenue - Portland, OR 97206
Bluebird's Funky Cob Wall Fence (click to magnify)
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Sofia Jamison, Owner/ManagerFiled Under:
Portland, OR, cob wall, eco-friendly living, organic gardening, smoke-free - since 2002!Certifications And Awards
Awards (list):
Willamette Week's Best of 2005 - Best Extreme Makeover
Certifications:
Other
Energy
Energy use and generation:
Insulation meets current building code
Superior Insulation - (i.e. cellulose or formaldehyde free)
Renewable power purchased
Energy costs paid by tenants to encourage conservation
Space heating and cooling:
User-controlled thermostats (multifamily building)
Appliances and equipment:
Refrigerator meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Clothes washer meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Windows open
Ceiling fans
Clothes line or similar option
Lighting:
Energy efficient bulbs
Motion sensor controls
Water
Surface water management:
Downspouts disconnected
Water reuse:
Rainwater harvesting system (i.e. rain barrels or cistern)
Indoor water use:
Aerators on sinks or shower heads
Water heating:
Water heater turned down to 120 F
Building Surroundings
Nearby amenities:
Community resources (i.e. library) nearby
Services (i.e. grocery store) nearby
Public transit nearby
Bike lanes/path nearby
Park/open space/wildlife area nearby
Landscaping:
No use of invasive plants
Limited or no use of grass or turf
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Non-toxic pest control
Use of shade trees
Water efficient irrigation system
Building Materials
Interior finishes:
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC adhesives or solvents
Low/No VOC water-based wood finishes
Rapidly renewable materials (i.e. bamboo, cork)
Recycled content or salvaged interior finishes (i.e., glass)
Natural flooring (i.e. linoleum, Marmoleum)
Exterior:
Recycled or Low/No VOC paint exterior
Treated wood that does not contain chromium or arsenic
Design and construction planning:
Recycled greater than 50% of construction waste
Use of salvaged materials within property
Use of recycled-content materials
Use of locally sourced materials
Operations
Shared resources:
Laundry machines
Garden space or other outdoor area
Easily accessible and secure bike racks/storage
Waste, recycling and composting:
Expanded recycling
Composts food waste on or off site
Indoor environmental quality:
Timer/automatic controls for bathroom exhaust fans
Non-toxic/sustainable cleaning practices and products
Education for tenants:
Occupant's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Property type:
Multifamily building
Property features:
Unfenced yard/garden
Onsite parking - outdoor
Onsite bike parking - indoor
On-site laundry (multifamily)
Internet access (available through city or property)
Common area/lounge
Easy access to public transport
Unit features (applies to all or some units):
Hardwood Floors
Private balcony, deck, patio or porch
Refrigerator
Private storage space
Number of units (multifamily only):
8
Square footage:
Less than 1000 sqft
Number of bedrooms:
2
Price:
$$
Number of bathrooms:
1
Unique, eco-friendly living, community atmosphere, organic raised beds, chickens, rainwater collection, quiet dead end street, green space as neighbor, fruit trees
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