Affordable by Design: Practical Lessons for Cost-Effective & Durable Homes

As housing costs continue to rise across the Northwest, builders, designers, and developers are looking for practical ways to deliver homes that are affordable, durable, and sustainable without relying on overly complex methods. This webinar will explore how thoughtful design and readily available solutions can support housing that is a joy to live in, affordable to operate, and built to last. Along the way, the session will highlight desirable choices that help manage costs while supporting more livable communities.

Participants will hear from Eli Spevak of Orange Splot through a series of Portland-area case studies showing how his building practices have evolved over time. Eli will highlight lessons from small-scale infill and attached housing projects, including the use of zoning hacks, all-electric systems, solar PV, ventilation, advanced framing, durable finishes, and using the existing site features as design assets rather than obstacles to construction. The session will focus on real-world decisions that help make high-performance, sustainable homes more practical and attainable to build.

This event is part of a three-part webinar series. Learn more about the full series.

Continuing Education:

• AIA LU/HSW: 1 CE per webinar
• OR CCB: 1 CE per webinar
• BPI: 1 CE per webinar
• ICC: 0.1 CE per webinar
  
• NATE: 1 CE per webinar

Trainer: Eli Spevak | Orange Splot LLC | View Bio