Posted at 3:31 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2007
Honolulu-based Green Sand Inc. wins design award
Advertiser Staff
Hawai'i architectural firm Green Sand Inc. was honored with a merit award and $2,500 for a design that was submitted to the Portland Courtyard Housing Competition.The city of Portland, Ore., organized the competition that sought housing design solutions that included a shared courtyard and environmentally friendly features. Green Sand placed second in the "Eastern site competition."
Matthew Goyke, Green Sand founder, said he was honored to receive the award.
"We feel that these kinds of living environments have real potential not only for the city of Portland, but here in Hawai'i, where demand for housing as well as home and condominium prices are extremely high."
Green Sand's design included a rainwater harvesting and management system, stair towers that provide light and ventilation for each unit, and photovoltaic panels to make the most of available sunlight.
