Home » Residential buildings » Profile page

The Rubicon

5630 SE Liebe St - Portland, OR 97206


Energy

Energy use and generation: 
On-site generation: solar/photovoltaics
Windows - ENERGY STAR rated
Insulation meets current building code
Superior Insulation - (i.e. cellulose or formaldehyde free)
Renewable power purchased
Enhanced, ongoing energy metering and monitoring or commissioning
Energy costs paid by tenants to encourage conservation
Passive solar design
Space heating and cooling: 
Radiant heating zoned or hydronic
Appliances and equipment: 
Refrigerator meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Dishwasher meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Clothes washer meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Clothes line or similar option
Lighting: 
Energy efficient lighting fixtures
Energy efficient bulbs
Skylights or other daylighting features
Motion sensor controls
Exterior light pollution reduction

Water

Surface water management: 
Permeable surface materials
Downspouts disconnected
Indoor water use: 
Low-flow toilets
Aerators on sinks or shower heads
Dual-flush toilets
Water heating: 
High efficiency water heater
Water heater turned down to 120 F
Insulated water pipes or tank

Building Surroundings

Nearby amenities: 
Community resources (i.e. library) nearby
Services (i.e. grocery store) nearby
Public transit nearby
Car share vehicle 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
Non-toxic pest control
Use of shade trees

Building Materials

Interior finishes: 
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC adhesives or solvents
Low/No VOC water-based wood finishes
Formaldehyde free particle board, oriented strandboard, or plywood
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood
Rapidly renewable materials (i.e. bamboo, cork)
Recycled content or salvaged interior finishes (i.e., glass)
Exposed concrete as finished floor
Natural flooring (i.e. linoleum, Marmoleum)
Exterior: 
Recycled or Low/No VOC paint exterior
Natural wood interior or exterior
New construction - materials sourced locally
Fiber-cement exterior siding
Design and construction planning: 
Minimized use of materials during construction
Salvaged reusable building materials during construction
Recycled greater than 50% of construction waste
Use of salvaged materials within property
Use of recycled-content materials
Use of locally sourced materials
Use of rapidly renewable materials

Operations

Waste, recycling and composting: 
Expanded recycling
Composts yard debris on or off site
Composts food waste on or off site

Other Green Features

With hydronic radiant heat, the house is always comfortable and quiet.
Property type: 
Single family
Occupancy restrictions: 
Contact owner for details
Property features: 
Unfenced yard/garden
Onsite parking - outdoor
Onsite parking - indoor
Onsite bike parking - indoor
Internet access (available through city or property)
Easy access to public transport
Wheelchair access
Unit features (applies to all or some units): 
Hardwood Floors
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Skylights
Private storage space
Bathtub
Master suite
Laundry machines in unit/home
Square footage: 
1000 to 2000 sqft
Number of bedrooms: 
2
Price: 
$$
Number of bathrooms: 
2
Woodstock neighborhood. Beautifully crafted, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths home. Seen on Portland’s 2007 “Build it Green” tour - http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=41893&a=164578#SE **Featured in Homes+Gardens Northwest, Aug/Sept 2008. Quiet dead end street. Partially furnished if desired. $1600 per month includes water/sewer and garbage. **2.16 kW photovoltaic system * Hydronic radiant heat * Structural Insulated Panels * Reclaimed old growth fir trim * Universal access for wheelchair - Speakers in all rooms * First floor adapted from a plan in “Creating the Not So Big House,” by Sarah Susanka
Login or register to post comments