Rocks & Trombe Wall
2013 Portland Modern Home Tour
4060 N Vancouver Ave.
Portland, OR. 97227
Architecture: William Kaven Architecture
Built 2010, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bthrm, 1,500sqft
THE NORTH HOUSE was designed as a 3 unit multi-family project w/ expansive rooftop terraces & private courtyards by William Kaven Architecture. Ea. unit contains 2 bdrms & 2.5 bthrms over approx. 1,500sf. & is accessed along a breezeway flanked by lush foliage.
The project was recognized by the City of Portland as being one of the most ecologically advanced projects of its kind when it was completed. In addition to the increased residential capacity for the small site, the project contains passive cooling systems that are serviced by stack ventilation through the open stairwells, trombé walls, hydronic radiant heat, on-demand hot water, on-site disposal of rainwater, impervious asphalt parking along the alley, & extensive use of recycled structural & finish materials.
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Rocks & Trombe Wall
2013 Portland Modern Home Tour
4060 N Vancouver Ave.
Portland, OR. 97227
Architecture: William Kaven Architecture
Built 2010, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bthrm, 1,500sqft
THE NORTH HOUSE was designed as a 3 unit multi-family project w/ expansive rooftop terraces & private courtyards by William Kaven Architecture. Ea. unit contains 2 bdrms & 2.5 bthrms over approx. 1,500sf. & is accessed along a breezeway flanked by lush foliage.
The project was recognized by the City of Portland as being one of the most ecologically advanced projects of its kind when it was completed. In addition to the increased residential capacity for the small site, the project contains passive cooling systems that are serviced by stack ventilation through the open stairwells, trombé walls, hydronic radiant heat, on-demand hot water, on-site disposal of rainwater, impervious asphalt parking along the alley, & extensive use of recycled structural & finish materials.
portland.modernhometours.com/william-kaven-architecture-4...
portlandmonthlymag.com/slideshows/slide-show-evolution-of...