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The Rubicon more information
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
Casa Verdanta more information
Gorgeous, light-filled home made from re-used refrigerated shipping containers, see website for details and news clips. Cutouts and popouts make space very airy, 2-story space is truly grand, as is the custom tilework. Walk-in closet in master suite. Zero-VOC paint throughout. 3rd bedroom has separate entrance, can be office. $2600/month. Leased through October, 2011. Backyard is basically a Regional Park, trail from backdoor down to creek. 10 minute bike ride to BART, in a quiet, diverse neighborhood full of artists and musicians, but 15 minutes to gems of city life in Berkeley and Solano Ave. Includes shared use of 24-ft yurt in front yard, great for meditation, Yoga, guests - or kids' birthday parties.
Belmont East more information
Belmont East is a unique design blending the diverse building types and styles on Belmont Street. Located at the eastern gateway to the thriving Belmont area, Belmont East takes design inspiration from the traditional materials and forms of the existing historic neighborhoods while adding a contemporary statement. The established residences surrounding the site were built during a period when a high level of craftsmanship was standard, and detailing is a key aspect of the design of Belmont East. Considering the eclectic styles along Belmont Street, a mixture of forms and colors are integrated into the exterior design.
