Eco Factor: Tiny cottages made from recycled objects.
The Garden Cottages of Upper Albina, a distinctive collection of small cottages in Portland, have been developed by land owners Jeff Gantert and Brad Bloom after six long years of craftsmanship. The duo has included everything from old tomato sauce cans to flour sacks in constructing the cottages, which can be rented for just $1,000 a month.
The 364-square foot cottages feature built-in bookshelves, cedar shake siding, decorations and an ethnic roof. The decorative brick foundations have been made from old chimneys, rain chains have been made from old olive oil cans and flour sacks from local bakeries were used to make a vintage looking kitchen wallpaper. The cottages look luxurious on the inside and have been fully furnished.
The Dark Side:
The recycling efforts of the creators are praiseworthy. However, the cottages are connected to the grid for electricity, which ruins their sustainability.
Via: ApartmentTherapy
