A solar-powered earth shelter in Oregon

by Emily Marek

24805 SW 65th Ave. (Photo credit: Cedar Sky Media)

This passive solar earth shelter, designed by architect Mel Kroker, is built right into a bluff in the forests of Tualatin near Portland, Oregon.

Architectural highlights include the covered “porte cochère” driveway and the glass curtain wall.

Veronica Park of Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere is handling the listing, priced at $1.425 million.

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