B.A.R.N. Progress

The B.A.R.N. is coming along nicely.  We're in the 3rd week of erection and take a look at progress...

Southeast

South

Southwest (Finished Preview)

Project Team:
Architect - Gerber+Boes Collaborative
Engineer - Angle Design
General Contractor - All Angles Construction
Building Supplier - American Building Company
Erector - Dave's Construction
Mechanical - Pyramid Heating  Cooling
Rainwater Harvesting - Portland Purplewater
Solar PV Systems - REC Solar

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GBC proposes a brand new life for the old Blue Heron...

The Blue Heron paper mill of Oregon City closed this year, bringing an end to nearly 200 years of industrial operations on the east side of Willamette Falls and the beginning of a new chapter of First City’s Mill District. GBC's conceptual proposal introduces the possibility of an adaptive re-use conversion of the existing site and one of its most notablebuildings for mixed-use commercial and residential functions. The 6-story steel building at the entrance on Main could be converted into 10, 2-story artist loft condomiums with retail space at the ground floor for a cafe, restaurant or shop.

Unique challenges require innovative solutions. And that's what Gerber+Boes is all about.

G+B Has New Digs!

Gerber + Boes moved out of garage and basement and into our new office. 

Here is our new contact information

421 High Street, Suite 222
Oregon City, OR  97045

Stephen 503.459.7737
Thomas 503.869.4705

Eco Playhouse v.2.0

As the name suggest, this is the second version of the so-called Eco Playhouse idea.  The prototype, or Eco Playhouse version 1, built at our old home, still resides there in SE Portland. Clearly this one is a treehouse design, built atop a woodshed and around a 70+ year-old White Oak.  It is being built using 95% recycled content (free discarded materials and construction debris... all legally acquired). We're also trying out an attached 60 gallon sand-filtered rainwater harvesting system to collect water from its small roof for use at play or for localized irrigation.  There's also a small greenroof installation. 

Like version one, the primary purpose of this structure is for play. But, it also serves as a laboratory and educational tool to teach our children and their friends about sustainable living and a 'green building' approach. So far, it has exceed all of our expectations.

Its' one of many things we can do at Gerber+Boes Collaborative.

More photos...

Schuler House, Accessory Dwelling Unit

G+B just completed the Permit Set for this Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Hillside Northwest District.

Its a 650 sf internal basement addition to an historical Portland craftsman-style home. We'll post more pictures as the project develops.

Midhill House Remodel

The Lower Midhill House Remodel is complete and went on the market today.

BEFORE

AFTER

Designed renovations courtesy, Gerber+Boes Collaborative.

B.A.R.N. Update

Here's the latest news on the Clackamas B.A.R.N. project.

All permits are in place to begin Plan Review for the Building Permit.  We're just waiting on reactions from the engineer and the building Shell Package from American Building Company.  We should get those in by week's end.  Meantime, site work begins this week and Contractors are bidding the buildout.

The rest of the project Team has been fully assembled:

Boes Architect: Thomas Boes, Project Architect
Gerber Design Services, Inc: Stephen Gerber,  Project Manager
American Building Company: Greg Hankin, Building Shell Design
Angle Design: Scott Bowman, Structural Engineer
Pyramid Heating and Cooling:  Dave Salhom, Mechanical Consultant
Portland Purple Water:  Jason Garvey, Rainwater System Design
REC Solar:  Andrew Noel, Solar PV System Design
Harris Stream Service: Andrew Harris,  Natural Resources Specialist

Here we go...

Aloha Fishbulb!

Here's our latest project.  The new mobile office.  More on this as it develops.  Aloha!

Aloha!

B.A.R.N.

The is a new model for 21st century sustainable rural development. B.A.R.N. is to be a model Building for Agricultural and Residential Needs.  This project is to be constructed according to State and County Zoning and Building Codes and Standards in rural Clackamas County, Oregon. The program calls for garage and shop space, storgae areas, an attached barn, 2nd story storage lofts, mechanical space for systems, living areas and an integrated greenhouse.  The entire building is to be insulated with the living spaces detailed to perform to Passivhaus standards. In addition to rigorous adherence to traditional passive solar design principles, the building is to be integrated with a 20 kW grid tied Solar Electric system with battery backup.  A Solar Thermal system will be used for hot water and hydronic heating.  Wind generators will augment the power supply and the roof has been designed to capture upwards of 20,000 gallons of rainwater to be used for reflushing toilets, exterior maintenance and general irrigation.  The integrated greenhouse and adjacent farmlands will produce the fruits and vegetables consumed, along with the raising of small livestock, bees, and fish.  B.A.R.N. will be a living laboratory intended to grow and develop over time into an organic machine of sorts.  This is where Architecture recommits itself to facilitating a symbiotic balance between Man and Nature.

Construction begins this Summer. Watch this space for updates.

The Hydrid Toilet...

Flush With Charm... as the Tidings reported, this little park bathroom could save a community between 5,000 and 10,000 gallons of treated drinking water per year.  It is 1/10th the size of an average home.  Imagine similar systems installed on 10% of the homes and buildings in West Linn and the savings could be enormous.  Currently, Gerber + Boes Collaborative is designing a Net-Zero home in West Linn that includes 20,000 gallons of rainwater storage capacity.  That's enough potential capacity to completely offset its municipal water supply.  In addition to its full Solar PV generating capacity, the impact of this new home will be nearly non-existent.  This is the model of future development.  And it begins with one tiny park restroom.

It's just one idea we're working on at G+B to improve our Communities.

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