Posts Tagged ‘Green Community’

More small and beautiful spaces being built close to home!

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Vancouver, Canada is expected to formally announce the million-dollar creation of 30 so-called “micro-lofts” on the Downtown East side. This is one of many developments around the world, including the Cyan/PDX, that has drawn inspiration from European and Asian design.

At approximately 270 sq. ft. — about the size of two municipal parking spaces — the market rental units will be the smallest in the city.

 

Beautiful design in small efficient spaces is the future of downtown living and is available here in PDX at the Cyan.

Learn more about the Vancouver “Micro Lofts” at http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/city+small+condos+Micro+lofts+come+Vancouver/2474576/story.html

Green Design in Color!!!! What the People are Saying!

Monday, November 16th, 2009

This past Thursday was our first “Personal Design in Green Spaces” event and…..wait for it….it was a success!!!!  Picture 008

Folks said comments like, “ ….. had great use of space and use of cement pillars for a chalkboard and that unique apartment had the best use of found and recycled/reused items for design.” The conversations that I overheard were that the resident was very creative with their use of art and space and that large loft looked livable-not like a hotel, that it was homey.  

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The night started out with an Oregon pinot, some funky music and a smile on every one’s face. It ended with laughter, looks of awe,  four winners and ideas for the next Personal Design in Green Spaces.   Picture 013

Residents with the best use of space, most unique, judges choice and the highlighted audience award were given Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar gift certificates. Aquariva is located on the South Waterfront, next to the Avalon Hotel.

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, a book highlighting the apartments showcased is being created and will be in the lobby for viewing!

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Building a Green Community

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

th_cyanweaveA warm thank you to Neighborhood Notes for their fabulous article on CyanPDX: “Cyan, a High-rise Apartment in Downtown Portland: A Green Building is Building Community”

Here’s a snippet:

To build community, people must be able to see and get to know each other. This happens naturally when there’s a beautiful place to be. Healthy relationships are the essence of a green lifestyle. When our interpersonal and international relationships are polluted with negativity and conflict, naturally our environment reflects this. The health of humanity directly relates to environmental health.