t e r r a . f l u x u s

15th Dec2011

Visualizing OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute

by Jason King

TERRA.fluxus was asked by OHSU to provide a visualization for a potential project on their campus. Casey Eye Institute offers the potential for a visual ‘sustainable roof’ that includes a number of features. The site is visible from many locations on campus, as well as viewable from the aerial tram – where it is viewed by 1.5 million visitors annually.

The project description includes:

“A dynamic concept featuring concentric rings of vegetation that work with the architecture of the building. Bands define microclimates and allow for different soil depths that support a variety of species for aesthetics and biological habitat potential. The circular penthouse is ringed with vertical axis wind turbines and the south edge is lined with photovoltaic panels to supplement building energy usage and provide visible elements of OHSU’s commitment to green development.”

A rendering of the planned roof is found below, with additional detail. There will be more information to come as this project evolves.

Category : announcements, ecoroofs, environmental, graphics, habitat, heathcare, landscape, planning, planting, portland, projects, roof gardens, stormwater, sustainability, vegitecture

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08th Dec2011

BES Calendar features two projects from TERRA.fluxus

by Jason King

Just in time for 2012, the new calendars are available from the City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services and their Sustainable Stormwater Management program. This annual publication shows off some of the interesting new projects built around Portland, and it was a nice surprise to see two months that included some of the recent work of TERRA.fluxus. April features a couple of recent works – in particular the Vertical Wetland project completed at Move the House, project for Urban Development Partners, with art feature by Ivan McLean and funded by Metro, that funnels roof water through Corten sculpture visible from SE Division Street.

As mentioned in the calendar:

“Disconnecting a downspout is a simple way to remove roof runoff from the combined sewer system and protect water quality, and it offers opportunities for creative ways to disconnect.”

Also in June, a nice shot of the newly planted living wall at the same project, Move the House- showcasing the idea of vegetated walls, which contribute to sustainable site design – in this case screening the very prominent trash enclosure in the center of the outdoor plaza area – adding a burst of greenery to an item that is often considered an eyesore. As mentioned in the calendar:

“Green Walls use vertical surfaces to green and beautify our cities. Green walls can help reduce a building’s energy use and outdoor air temperatures, capture stormwater, or be used for urban agriculture “

Category : announcements, environmental, images, infrastructure, installations, living walls, planting, portland, press, projects, publications, rain gardens, stormwater, sustainability, vegitecture, water, wetlands

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05th Dec2011

New Space, More Space

by Jason King

I am happy to announce that beginning on December 5, 2011 – TERRA.fluxus will be relocating our office space from the Tenpod on E. Burnside, to a larger space at the other Tenpod located in the Ode to Rose’s Building at NE Fremont and 45th Avenue. This awesome spot houses some great folks and will also allow our humble little firm to grow – including the potential for adding more staff – something that is part of the plans for 2012. A plus is also the great variety of options for food, drink and entertainment in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood along Fremont.