Presented by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Sponsored by Metro, Energy Trust of Oregon, Solar Oregon, Oregon Home magazine, and City of Portland Bureaus of Environmental Services, Development Services and Water.

 

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Home Tour: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Twenty tour stops throughout the Portland metro area

Information Fair: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hosted by Ecohaus, 819 SE Taylor St, Portland

 

The 9th annual Build It Green! Home Tour features twenty green remodels and new homes around the Portland metropolitan area.  This year’s tour highlights more affordable and small projects than ever before, while continuing to showcase innovative and modern design, so there’s sure to be a project that inspires you!

 

Many of the homes include solar panels, ecoroofs, rainwater harvesting, natural landscaping, water and energy conservation, reused building materials, alternative construction techniques and much more.  Homeowners and contractors will be available to share their personal experiences and answer questions.

 

A free family-friendly information fair will follow, with green vendors, demonstrations, food, drink and music.

 

Tickets: $15 adults; $10 car-free/students/honored citizens, FREE for children under 14.

 

Tickets available beginning August 13, 2010.  Purchase online at www.portlandonline.com/bps/builditgreen or in person at Ecohaus (819 SE Taylor St in Portland, 503-222-3881).

 

For more info: visit www.portlandonline.com/bps/builditgreen e-mail greenhotline@portlandoregon.gov or call

503-823-5431.