- Existing 1980’s house deconstructed to reuse framing lumber and donate or recycle as many other materials as possible
- New single story home built on existing foundation while expanding to include new footprint areas
- Design incorporates 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, game room, office, entry and single car garage with attached potting shed
- 5000 gallon rainwater cistern built into foundation to harvest and reuse rainwater for gardening and toilet use
- Extensive built-ins and cabinetry throughout house, built by Paul Johnson Carpentry
- Well insulated and highly efficient house keeps bills low while maximizing comfort
- Framing lumber from original house de-nailed and reused as framing lumber where applicable. Additional recycled lumber milled down and installed as exterior trim
- All other framing lumber and plywood certified FSC, from local sources
- Maple flooring reclaimed from the Knappa high school gymnasium, 60+ years old
- Custom bathroom tile designed by client and produced in Italy
- Kitchen cabinetry built by Eddie Murphy Cabinetry – 503-201-5534
- All excavation, framing and concrete work by Nathan D. Young – www.ndyinc.com
- Architecture and design by eM/Zed design – www.emzeddesign.com
- FSC maple countertops fabricated and installed on site by Paul Johnson Carpentry
- Outdoor fireplace handcrafted to organically grow from existing boulders
- Interior fireplace mantel and entry bench reclaimed from original house framing lumber
- 9’+ ceilings allow for spacious feel and an abundance of natural light from expansive windows and doors with transoms above
- Single car garage with attached potting shed efficiently use space and provide ample storage and convenience
- Ipe front porch for longevity and low-maintenance
- High performance exterior stucco for durability, longevity and low-maintenance
- All leftover building materials and debris donated or recycled
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