Self-taught designer builders Jeffrey Gantert and Brad Bloom turned an empty lot in Portland, Oregon into extra income by building two tiny cottages from mostly salvaged materials. Thirteen-foot ceilings help create a sense of spaciousness in the 364 square-foot green structures. The cottages are located in the historic Albina neighborhood’s Mississippi Conservation District.
The two Portland garden cottages are nestled among Victorian and Craftsman homes built at the turn of the twentieth century so include decorative features that mimic their neighbors. Rent is about $1,000 per month each.
Rustic Sustainable Cottages
Portland Garden Cottages Incorporate Found Materials
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Living - There is an opportunity to disrupt the housing industry by incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs in building homes and cottages.
2. Tiny Homes - The tiny home trend presents opportunities to disrupt the housing market by offering affordable and sustainable housing options with a smaller ecological footprint.
3. Salvage-based Design - Designers and builders can leverage salvaged materials in constructing homes and cottages to reduce construction costs and promote eco-friendliness.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Contractors and construction companies can take advantage of sustainable materials and innovative designs to offer eco-friendly and affordable housing solutions.
2. Real Estate - Residential and commercial real estate companies can disrupt the market by offering affordable and sustainable living spaces to urban and suburban residents.
3. Architecture - Architects and designers can seize opportunities to incorporate green designs and eco-friendliness in creating unique and contemporary homes and cottages for various markets.