Thursday, June 10, 2010

Building Green in Clackamas, OR

by Lisa Pickert

Currently, Miranda Homes is building energy efficient, durable, environmentally sensitive homes in Clackamas, Oregon. Why Clackamas some ask? Green homes aren't just for urban areas. We need them in the suburban areas too. So what has attracted our home buyers to Clackamas? Location, location, location. We’re off 132nd and Sunnyside, in a development called Bella Ponte Cino. Check out the view from some of the lots!

In addition, the area boasts a protected greenbelt on one side, a public soccer and basketball park a block away and schools within walking distance. Did I mention the open air market in Clackamas? It features fresh produce and art every Sunday from April through October.

The second thing that has attracted our buyers is the quality and speed of our construction. Miranda Homes builds “green”. Green building means consideration of the environmental impact of how we build as well as the ongoing use of the home. That's important, especially as we see daily reminders of the ever widening environmental impact of the man-made gulf oil spill.

At Miranda, we build with 100% recycled steel instead of wood for the structure. We use insulated concrete forms on our foundations which minimize the labor and waste of temporary forms and we apply spray foam insulation that effectively and efficiently seals the home from unwanted air infiltration. As for speed, once ground is broken, we can complete the house in 45 days! Stay tuned for a blog posting on how Vertical Integration makes this all possible.

So what are you waiting for? Come check us out our most recently finished home at 14009 SE Sierra Dr. Call me for a personal tour at 503-208-4663. If you're looking for a builder we can use your plans or ours to build you what you want wherever you want it.

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