THE SUSTAINABLE WOOD RESOURCES TOUR
"Sourcing within City Limits"
Join builders and designers on a tour (via bike or van) that tracks local wood resources in Portland from forest to the finished product.
SAVE THE DATE: 10-15-2010 - 1:30
(Meet at Sustainable Northwest Wood, 225 Division Place, Portland 97202)
RSVP to: info@buildlocalalliance.org
SEASON TWO CHALLENGE WINNERS!
The 2010 Challenge season was a big success. With the categories growing to 5 and the diversity of entries, we are pleased to annouce this years winners. An ad in the Sustainable Industries Journal will be in the May issue showcasing the winners that are making the goals of the BLA a reality. Congratulations winners!
Winning the Company Category
The Joinery
The Joinery is a Fine Furniture Manufacturer located in Portland. In the last year they have transitioned to LandArk, a locally made non-toxic biodegradable wood finish, as well as adding two new FSC Certified lumber products.
Winning the Large Project Category
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects
ZGF's Twelve I West Project, a downtown Portland high rise incorporates an impressive array of local and reclaimed wood products throughout the building. The highlight being wood salvaged from the Sellwood Trolley Barn.
Winning the New Home Category
Bob & Julie Granger
The Granger house is a shining example of both green building practices as well as the use of local and FSC wood products. This LEED Platinum house uses 100% FSC and/or Local/Salvaged wood products.
Winning the Renovation Category
Katherine Deumling & Brian Detman
This Kitchen Remodel is a wonderful collection of local FSC wood products, In addition the cabinets made locally in Portland create an absolutely stunning kitchen.
Winning the Special Projects Category
Full Circle Construction
Full Circle built a shared Chicken Coop between two backyards. Sourcing 100% salvaged and reclaimed materials, this coop is a wonderful example of creative and beautiful craftsmanship.
MISSION
To improve the vitality of local forests and related human communities by connecting local, responsibly grown and processed wood with local projects.
News and Events
Challenge: Season 2
We had a successful second season. See the winners.
Challenge: Season 1
Congratulations
to all our winners. See the winners.
In the Media
Oregonian
September 4, 2009
The Grangers were able to fashion their two-story home thus because of a growing Portland movement that's trying to do the same thing for home building that farmers' markets have done for how we eat.....
Oregonian
March 4, 2009
Local sustainable wood wins awards....
Portland Tribune
Nov 13, 2007
Increasingly, consumers are asking where their apples and tomatoes were grown....
KGW
Oct 4, 2007
Turning green into gold! It's a growing trend in Oregon among builders....
Portland Tribune
Dec 7, 2006
Local lumber is building bridges....
Ecotrust
November 1, 2006
An Oregon forest keeper practices alternatives....
Ecotrust
August 10, 2006
A new alliance of Portland-area builders seeks to expand on....
