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Since December, Desert Rain has been home to Tom and Barb. They are settling in, becoming familiar with the uses and mechanics of the many systems that are part of the site and structures. Last week the installation of the control panels was underway. When the work is completed the status of those systems will […]
When a circa 1949 potato barn in Prineville, Oregon was under deconstruction, tranquility and harmony were not the words to describe the process. Three years later, under the thoughtful eye and hand of woodworker, Andrew Scott, the reclaimed lumber from that potato barn is creating tranquility, harmony, and beauty in the Desert Rain landscape. Scott is […]
The construction door is gone. In its’ place is a beautiful, reclaimed wood, front door that opens to say ‘welcome home’ to Desert Rain owners, Barbara Scott and Tom Elliott. It has been a long journey from their idea and dream of building an extreme green home to this week of moving in. After nearly […]
Moving Day is here! Barb and Tom take a moment from packing, hauling, and unpacking for an interview and video with the Bend Bulletin. Click on the link below to watch the video. Desert Rain video from the Bend Bulletin, 12-15-13 and CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE. To see all of the articles about Desert […]
Hidden from view, within the walls of Desert Rain is an innovative, structural element composed of Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. The staggered, double wall, framed construction of the building envelope is extraordinary. It was designed and developed to meet the stringent energy standards of the Living Building Challenge . Though the FSC wood is not visible in […]
Last Saturday Desert Rain welcomed participants of the Green and Solar Tour. The tour, presented by the Cascadia Green Building Council High Desert Branch included five commercial buildings and five private residences. Desert Rain was considered one of the most innovative and energy saving homes on the tour. Desert Rain is aiming for third party certification through […]
Desert Rain has undergone a major transformation in the past year since the last Green+Solar Tour. Please join this year’s tour to see for yourself this extreme-green home striving to meet the rigorous standards of the Living Building Challenge. GREEN + SOLAR TOUR | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2013 The High Desert Branch of Cascadia Green Building […]
The garage from the original homes on the Desert Rain site is in the process of deconstruction to make way for Desert Lookout. The new structure will have an office/apartment, a garage, a yoga studio, and will house the composting/evaporator unit for blackwater. Engineering and the permitting process is still underway for the blackwater systerm. […]
In April, Desert Rain received an e-mail from Ben’s Cabinets in Sisters, Oregon. With Ben’s permission we are including it in this post as he presents a question that is in the minds of many who are following the Desert Rain story. “I’ve been in the construction industry since 1977. I’m well aware of the green […]
Every trip to the Desert Rain site reveals changes and surprises as many aspects of the project are coming together and nearing completion. Color and texture abounds in the materials inside and out. The landscaping is underway with pavers, boulders, and gravel being installed. It is getting easier to walk about the site as holes […]