Design-Build in Portland: New Trend Toward Creative Collaboration Benefits Clients
Design-Build in Portland: New Trend Toward Creative Collaboration Benefits Clients
Portland, Oregon is a city known for its progressive spirit, its (mostly) good-natured acceptance of the rain, and a generous embrace of creativity and collaboration. So much so that the City has become a destination for ?�migr?�s from North America’s “creative class”. From boutique bike designers and craft microbrewers, to writer’s collectives and modern dance cooperatives, to co-working office spaces and designers’ workshops, Portland is an epicenter for cross-pollination between artists, designers, and artisans of all stripes. Creative collaboration has become a cultural force in its own right here, one that crosses traditional boundaries between disciplines and communities.
Charles Heying, Associate Professor at Portland State University, labels this emergence the “Artisan Economy”. Old, in-house hierarchies are being thrown out for new relationships, outsourced and networked. According to Heying there’s a loss of security with this shift, but also an exciting …
Frugal Home Design – There’s an App For That
Frugal Home Design – “There’s an App For That”
So, you’re sitting in your favorite easy chair and the home decorating bug bites you. It’s time to stop procrastinating and paint that room or hang that picture.
But, as soon as the bug bites, you begin to feel its sting, because now you have to leave that cushy comfy easy chair and hit the hardware store to get the supplies you need.
Well this is your lucky day because – “There is an App for That”!
Say you want to paint the room, but you are unsure of the color. If you have a cell phone that supports Internet applications then snuggle back in and find your color through that fabulous phone!
Yes, there is an amazing App that will take you from general colors to the specific color hues, so you end up with just the right color combination …
Exploring Slow Home Design
Exploring Slow Home Design
What is slow home design? Basically, it is the principle of slowing down to design homes and spaces that are sustainable, practical and functional.
The slow home movement began in 2006 when John Brown, Matthew North, and Carina van Olm wanted to create a “critical response to the poor design practices that pervade the mass housing industry. Our intent is to advocate for a more thoughtful approach to residential design that improves the quality of our daily lives and reduces our impact on the environment”. Slow home design strives for a more “considered, calm and intuitive” approach to residential design. The concept is to use well-considered design principles to create smaller homes that will be both environmentally sustainable and literally so, in the sense of being built to endure. The practice also includes remodels of existing, appropriately sized older homes that need updating.
Brown says in …
How to Choose the Right In-Ground Flagpole for Your Home
When deciding on the right in-ground flagpole for your home, there are a few things to keep in mind. These include where it will be installed, the type of flagpole used, and you are desired aesthetic.
For residential homeowners, the ideal location for a flagpole is by the front door. That way, people can see it as they walk up the street.
Choosing a Pole
With in-ground flag poles Birmingham Al, you may show off your house or place of business. Yet, selecting the ideal one could be challenging.
The pole’s height, material, and design must all be appropriate for your property. Also, it must be risk-free for all users.
Poles are available in various sizes, the most common being 40mm. This size tends to be a minor diameter and is more convenient for smaller hands.
Pole Height
Flagpoles can be installed on many property types, including residential and …
Do You Need an Intercom System?
Do You Need an Intercom System?
Home intercom systems are not what they used to be. There was a time when having one meant you could pipe music through the house, check to hear if the baby is awake, and tell the kids to come to dinner without having to go look for them. Well now they offer features that let you monitor rooms inside your home, all over your property, both with audio and/or video, plus all the things they used to have.
The first thing you need to figure out is how much you can afford to spend. Then decide if you want a wired or a wireless system. Voice only systems are adequate for the average needs of a homeowner, and are less expensive than the video intercom systems. However, if you have a locked gate surrounding a large property, being able to see who is asking …