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.