Press Room
July 1, 2010
Contact: Eric Stride, HBA of Metropolitan Portland, 503-684-1880
2010 NW Natural Street of Dreams features dreams in all shapes and sizes
From a 6,000 sq. ft. forest oasis to a hip ideabox home, this show’s got it all
For 34 years, the NW Natural Street of Dreams, presented by the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland, has inspired attendees to dream big by showcasing the most impressive and innovative luxury homes the building industry has to offer. For its 35th anniversary, the show has evolved to highlight dream living, 2010-style. The show, which runs July 31-Aug. 29, is based at Cresap Summit, a new development located atop Forest Heights off Skyline Blvd.
“This year’s show is a treasure trove of home styles and ideas,” said Rick Bernard, president of Bernard Custom Homes and chair of the 2010 show. “The wide variety of home styles and sizes really illustrates the concept that everyone has a different idea of what a dream home could be.”
Show attendees will have access to six homes, including four traditional houses, a detached condominium at adjacent Macleay Overlook, and a sustainable prefabricated model from uber-hip and very green ideabox (www.ideabox.us). They will also be able to view two luxury penthouses on the weekends at the INDIGO downtown. Home styles include Northwest lodge, craftsman, contemporary and modern. One home, a 6,000 square foot European craftsman-style with a Pacific Northwest twist called Forest Edge (presold), is located offsite but is easily reached via a short, complimentary shuttle ride.
All of this year’s homes feature sustainable building practices and several are either Earth Advantage or LEED certified, reflecting the HBA’s dedication to green building and desire to spotlight earth-friendly practices in all its shows.
“NW Natural fully supports the HBA’s continued commitment to sustainability in the realm of home building,” said Dave Williams, vice president of utility services for NW Natural. “We are proud to continue this partnership, and applaud the HBA for pushing the envelope on innovative home designs.”
The builders featured in this year’s show are as diverse as the showcased homes. They are:
Elite Development Northwest, Jamie Harris and Natalie Long
Featured home:
Forest Edge, a presold 6,000 sq. ft. Earth Advantage Gold home that combines European craftsman styling with a Pacific Northwest twist.
Hearth and Home, Karey Cresap (2010 show site developer)
Featured homes:
Refinement, a 3,400 sq. ft. Earth Advantage-certified modern lifestyle home
Transitions, a 2,800 sq. ft. Earth Advantage-certified contemporary home designed to highlight the site’s assets.
Renaissance Homes, Randy Sebastian
Featured home:
The Graduate, a presold 4,145 sq. ft. LEED certified Northwest lodge. This is the first-ever LEED certified luxury home in the NW Natural Street of Dreams.
Northwest Pacific Partners, Patrick Johnson
Featured home:
The Maybeck, a 2,400 sq. ft. bungalow-style cottage located adjacent to the main show site at Macleay Overlook. This detached condominium is one of eight such homes in the development.
ideabox
Featured home:
Fortino, a 1,250 sq. ft. prefabricated model home designed to showcase compact, sustainable living.
Edlen Development
Featured home:
INDIGO, a 273 home luxury condominium building. Two penthouse units will be available for viewing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the show's run.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now at www.streetofdreamspdx.com. Online tickets are $14 (peak times), $12 (non-peak times), and $10 for children 10 and under. Tickets also will be available at the show for $15 each. Attendees will also have the chance to make a $1 donation to the John L. Scott Foundation, supporting the Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital, either online or at the show. For information about bulk ticket discounts, contact the HBA at 503-684-1880.
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