It isn’t every day I list a property like
2446 NW Dorion Way in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing. But then, it isn’t every day that anyone lists a property like this one — there are only a handful of homes like it in Central Oregon.
One thing that makes this home so special (and it is, in fact, extremely special) is that it’s LEED Platinum-certified. That means it has achieved the global benchmark of high-performance green-building standards. By attaining this prestigious level of LEED certification, it can be counted among the greenest buildings in the world.
So not only does the home generate much of its own power and hot water, but it was designed for more healthier living using as many renewable resources as possible. Best of all, it was designed by the homeowner, architect ML Vidas, whose goal wasn’t just to create something that was “green,” but to also create something that was beautiful and comfortable. And in that she has succeeded –- the home she designed for herself and her husband, Allan Staley, is indeed a beautiful, very livable residence that is a reflection of its Central Oregon surroundings.
For a closer look, check out the video tour below, hosted by owner/architect ML Vidas:
More About 2446 NW Dorion Way
- Built in 2008 by SolAire Homebuilders
- 2,243 square feet in two stories
- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths
- Solar power, solar hot water, in-floor radiant heat
- Superior construction with 8-in. staggered-stud walls
- Whole-house ventilation system with ERV
- High-efficiency vinyl windows with insulated Hunter Douglas honeycomb shades
- Low- or no-VOC paints, finishes & sealants used throughout
- Open floor plan, with master bedroom on the main level
- Cook’s kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless appliances, custom knotty-alder cabinets, PaperStone countertops, hand-blown glass pendant lights & built-in recycling center
- Many custom alder built-ins throughout the house
- Travertine tile, slate, hickory and woven bamboo flooring
- Low-maintenance xeriscape landscaping with native plants & fruit-producing trees
- Great location in popular NorthWest Crossing.
Here's another blog post with much more information about the home, including a list of its many green features.
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About the Author:
Lisa Broadwater, GRI, CDPE is a Central Oregon-based real estate professional who specializes in listing and selling homes, especially in Bend, Sisters, Tumalo and Redmond. If you'd like to learn more about Central Oregon, please visit www.CentralOregonHome4You.com.
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