nōd
nature oriented dwelling
The nature oriented dwelling, or nōd, is our latest offering in backyard bliss. It’s more than just an outbuilding, it’s an investment in a renewed relationship to the natural world. This innovative and ever-evolving line of accessory structures compliment your main home and give you space to spread out without cramping your style or compromising your values. Whether you’re looking for a quiet home office, inspiring art studio or nourishing sauna, we can help you build your dreams.
Work
find focus and inspiration in a place of your own
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Restore
relax and breath easy knowing local materials make for cleaner air
Reconnect
bring your nature oriented lifestyle to own your backyard
Nōds are naturally healthy
resident health
air quality, etc.
community health
less pollution, less toxins, local economy, relationships,
ecosystem health
carbon storing, using waste products, not leaving human and ecological messes in the out of sight, out of mind places (mining, logging, drilling)
Nōds are naturally better
Local Sourcing
local straw, clay, timber, etc.
Minimal Processing
description of natural building ethics, link to straclabloc
Careful Detailing
Craft oriented construction, vapor permeable, etc.
Link to wall system page
What makes it a nōd?
The best of what nature offers right in your backyard. (options graphic)
Nōds compliment your style
Contemporary
A modern aesthetic with large swaths of single material or color and minimal details
Classic
Craftsman, and farmhouse aesthetic to embrace the decoration and details we find throughout many of Portland’s older homes
Country Fair
Rustic, whimsical, cabin-like aesthetic that often involves salvaged or live edge cladding, round wood timbers and creative trim work. Curves and soft edges. Stained glass. Let your freak flag fly with this wabi-sabi - blah blah blah
