Recently, the use of steel construction is gaining more attention in smaller residential projects. On a larger scale, steel continues to be a main contributor to the commercial building industry. Miranda Homes caught the eye of local developer Gordon Jones when he was searching for sustainable builders with quick construction methods. Jones' vision was the development of Gateway Gardens; a low-rise, multi-family complex which will consist of four separate buildings. Miranda Homes is now bringing forth their knowledge of energy efficient residential building to a commercial scale.
Gateway Gardens was designed by Craig Monaghan in partner with Miranda Homes. The complex is intended o provide affordable housing for young professionals working in the city of Portland. The Gardens will be located at 333 NE 97th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. The area provides for a quick commute for tenants working in the downtown area.
Features of the Gardens include:
- Covered parking on the first floor of the building
- Electric car ports & charging stations for electric vehicles
- Outdoor spaces for each unit
- On site water harvesting
- Passive solar design
-Community garden beds
Engineering plans for the project are well into completion and we are excited to move forward with the demolition process. Demolition is projected to begin Fall of 2011.
Similar projects are happening all around the U.S. but this particular type of construction is relatively new to the Northwest. Here is an example of a very similar up and coming project by BORM; a steel building company out of California.
Gateway Gardens was designed by Craig Monaghan in partner with Miranda Homes. The complex is intended o provide affordable housing for young professionals working in the city of Portland. The Gardens will be located at 333 NE 97th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. The area provides for a quick commute for tenants working in the downtown area.
Features of the Gardens include:
- Covered parking on the first floor of the building
- Electric car ports & charging stations for electric vehicles
- Outdoor spaces for each unit
- On site water harvesting
- Passive solar design
-Community garden beds
Engineering plans for the project are well into completion and we are excited to move forward with the demolition process. Demolition is projected to begin Fall of 2011.
Similar projects are happening all around the U.S. but this particular type of construction is relatively new to the Northwest. Here is an example of a very similar up and coming project by BORM; a steel building company out of California.
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