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July 26, 2009October 10, 2019

We’re Inspired to Downsize

OK, we have to admit, theSAGE has inspired us. Actually, we’ve been looking for a while and have found an urban infill lot here in Eugene and we’re ready to downsize. Our kids are grown and gone (almost) and the house we have lived in for the last 11 years is now too big.

So it’s for sale. See it at Zillow.

And… our smaller house will absolutely be LEED Platinum. We’re even going to try and beat our score on theSAGE. Gotta keep raising the bar!

July 25, 2009October 10, 2019

Twenty for Twenty – Episode Twenty

Our final video in this series. Come visit our tour home at 1261 Crenshaw, Eugene, Oregon. It will be open starting today noon to 6 pm Sat/Sun and weeknights 6 – 9 pm through August 2. We’d love to see you!

July 24, 2009October 10, 2019

Twenty for Twenty – Episode Nineteen

Some friends of mine, Willy & Shari, reminded me of a good way to look at all of this: one step at a time. Today’s video talks about how that relates to theSAGE.

July 23, 2009October 10, 2019

theSAGE highlighted in Register-Guard Home & Garden

Today’s Register-Guard, Home & Garden section. Check it out!

July 23, 2009October 10, 2019

Twenty for Twenty – Episode Eighteen

We’re trying to raise awareness of what CAN be done. Watch today as we start to “wind down” our series.

July 23, 2009October 10, 2019

Twenty for Twenty – Episode Seventeen

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — here’s some of what we did on theSAGE.

July 22, 2009October 10, 2019

theSAGE Goes Platinum!

BREAKING NEWS: Just got word that theSAGE hit 110 points, easily achieving LEED Platinum and making it the highest scoring house in the State of Oregon (so far…).

July 21, 2009October 10, 2019

Twenty for Twenty – Episode Sixteen

In today’s episode, find out why buying local helps in the overall sustainability of our project.

July 20, 2009October 10, 2019

Twenty for Twenty – Episode Fifteen

Do you ever walk into a building and notice the new paint smell? There’s a reason for that… and it’s not good for you. FInd out why in today’s video.

July 20, 2009October 10, 2019

Twenty for Twenty – Episode Fourteen

We don’t have to use a sprinkler system or use City water to irrigate because we designed our landscaping around drought-resistant native plants. After all, Oregon has a lot of greenery that’s watered just by the rain, so why can’t the yards of our homes be the same?