Small Rustic Cabin - rent free more information

Need a reliable person to stay long-term in our VERY SMALL, VERY RUSTIC cabin- rent free, who can help us care for our animals when we go away, and help with organic vegetable gardening. The cabin is very small, better for one person, but two have lived there successfully in the past. The cabin has running water and electricity, toilet is a compost toilet outside, and the shower/tub is on the porch. Cabin is heated with a wood stove. Ample trees on property for firewood. We supply electricity and hot water, caretaker provides their own propane for cooking stove and phone service. Internet available in nearby building. Ample land for farming and hiking, near Smoky Mountains and rafting. Peaceful, quiet setting. Available now. Need commitment through April 2012, but prefer long-term. Possible payment for work on an as-need basis, but no regular salary. Prefer individual or couple with horse experience.

vivo LEED Case Study Home more information

LEED Gold up/down duplex is complete upper unit renting furnished for short to midterm stay. Brand new, bright, modern, one bedroom of 700ft2 with heated concrete floors and high ceilings. The true gem is the 400ft2 south/west green roof with bbq and veg garden for enjoying private outdoors and all day sun. Operable windows and ceiling fans move air through this open space, window placement ensures rooms are naturally lit throughout the day. Salvaged wood and stone balance new energystar appliances (DW, W/D, induction cooking). Greywater toilets and rainwater harvesting are other incorporated greenbuilding features. All paints, sealants and adhesives used were low VOC. No need for a car here, you are close to the best Victoria has to offer, Fernwood village and downtown are both less than a 10 minute walk.

Charming G-Rated Hawthorne Home (Not Available/Currently rented) more information

This house is the oldest house in the neighborhood since it has been around since before Portland started titling in 1904. A healthy home for families with a small playspace under the eaves. The house has completed a lead-control program which is a rarity in rental houses. This Environmental Green-Rated home has full air filtration system for anti-allergy clean air. All paint and finishes are low-VOC. Forced air heating, air conditioning and filtered drinking water. Lots of extras: • Sustainable Cherry and Oak floors • Double-pane wood windows and doors • Claw-foot tub with handheld spray • Organic fruit trees and berry bushes • Front loader washer and dryer • Remodeled Kitchen with custom woodworking & lighting, Bosch dishwater, gas stove, disposal etc.

Burnside Rocket more information

A new mixed-use building, completed April 2007, and certified LEED Platinum in August 2008. The four story building includes three offices, two restaurants, and a roof garden. It is fully leased, but spaces are frequently available in TENpod, a creative services co-op on the 3rd floor.

CubeSpace more information

CubeSpace is an innovative workspace community in Portland, Oregon. We provide work stations, meeting rooms, and big office amenities to people who would otherwise be working from their homes, coffee shops, or wherever they can set up their laptops or use their cell phones. Our services are available on a monthly membership basis, or at hourly or daily rates.

Headwaters Apartments more information

Built on the banks of a once buried stream, the Headwaters Apartments is setting a new standard for eco-friendly urban living. As an integral part of the master-planned green community of The Headwaters at Tryon Creek, Headwaters Apartments is one of the most sophisticated and environmentally responsible green projects in the Pacific Northwest. Its modern, urban architecture and advanced telecommunication technology is equally matched by its energy-saving construction materials and amenities.

smarter energy usage = lower utilty costs!