Eli Green

About Eli Green

Eli is a licensed Architect and has been designing sustainable work spaces for over 10 years. He is passionate about design and sustainable building to achieve lasting beneficial impacts.

Building a Sustainable ADU: Plywood Slab as an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Concrete

Sustainability in Construction: Building with a Plywood Slab Subfloor Many of our buildings use a "slab-on-grade" construction system to create beautiful, practical, and durable buildings. We have run the numbers, looked at our options, and decided that for our buildings, a slab-on-grade system works better than the other primary systems

2024-10-17T22:11:49-07:00Categories: Design, Sustainability|Comments Off on Building a Sustainable ADU: Plywood Slab as an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Concrete

Effortless Expansion: PreDesigned ADUs Customized for Portland Residences

Efficient Living Spaces Tailored to Your Needs PreDesigned ADUs offer a versatile canvas for homeowners to transform their backyard into functional living spaces tailored to their specific requirements. Whether you envision a tranquil home office retreat, a cozy living space for guests or tenants, or a strategic investment for

2024-08-27T14:22:44-07:00Categories: Design|Comments Off on Effortless Expansion: PreDesigned ADUs Customized for Portland Residences

Attached vs. Detached ADUs in Portland, Oregon: A Comprehensive Comparison

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become increasingly popular in Portland, Oregon, as homeowners seek to maximize their properties and address the city's housing challenges. ADUs, often referred to as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law suites," offer flexible living spaces that can be either attached to or detached from the

Host The Holidays – In a Guest Suite!

The Holidays are a wonderful time to be together with family, friends, and loved ones. Sometimes there isn't enough room to house everyone at home. Instead of fighting traffic, risking icy roads, or drinking that egg nog straight, consider adding more space to your place. A Guest Suite or

Lofts – yet another code update! Phew

Lofts - the ever changing code Everyone wants a loft, here's how to get one Codes come, codes go... and in the case of lofts, they seem to come and go so quickly! The primary force for rapid code development is the

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