sunshine!

The sun is out in force - what an amazing weekend in the Pacific Northwest. With all this sunshine comes energy and excitement. Our trees all around us here at the ideabox campus are filled with chirping birds, it's a great time to be in Oregon.

All sorts of ideabox activity with houses under construction, houses being installed, new exciting houses coming soon, and projects in development.

If you are in the area, please stop by. Look for the table on the deck, if it's there we're there! (With the sunshine we're trying to ride bikes... you know, do our part, get in shape, enjoy the weather...)

The Next Phase

ideabox + cube is supported to new FEMA 100 Year Flood standards. Ironically, much like most of the early homes built in the valley. Perimeter structural walls are next , and hopefully spring like weather!

installation begins

With the confluence + cube on site and positioned, the installation process begins. The pieces are fastened together, the foundation system is placed and soon after services are connected. Because the house is virtually complete when it arrives, the transition from a grass field to livable home happens quickly.

coming together

With incredible precision, the ideabox cube is positioned into place alongside the main confluence house.

cube delivery

It's delivery day. A new ideabox confluence + cube is brought to its building site awaiting installation. The building site, a grassy field located in a small rural Oregon town, will quickly transform into a new modern garden home.

been awhile

It's been awhile!

So much has changed in a couple of years. We have a line-up of houses, ranging from the 400 SF park model of our first post, to the "cottage," the "confluence", and "cubes." Each model offers big time living in small space - and each is built to resource and energy efficient standards. We have some terrific projects installed, ranging from the north rim of the Grand Canyon to Orcas Island. And some terrific projects coming. As they come together we'll post them.

With the economy presenting its obvious challenges, the ideabox concept of living has really taken form. More people realize that with a cool small scale home solution available, the concept of downsizing is very doable. Combined with materials that are both green and easy maintenance, you can live without the hassles of a full blown house. Another huge benefit of the ideabox lifestyle is true savings in energy efficiency by virtue of our certified ENERGY STAR and EARTH ADVANTAGE construction..... not to mention smaller footprint.

As we get pictures of cool installations we will post them - we have some amazing houses on very cool sites with views that are nothing short of amazing. All take advantage of the lifestyles around them - from the wine country of Oregon to island living in the San Juan's. It's all very fun and very active.

More to come! Get out there and enjoy this amazing spring!

the new confluence modern is ready.  the first units are through production, and the real thing is better than the design!  check it out at www.ideabox.us and look for announcements an introductory pricing!