Contributors

The OregonBILDS program makes many connections beyond UO students and faculty.
Ultimately, these connections are envisioned to extend to national and international design communities.

Incredible companies, agencies, and individuals have generously supported and participated in fulfilling the OregonBILDS mission thus far. These champions have invested in this program by providing financial support, professional guidance, skilled labor and building materials. Each donation contributes to the advancement of higher education, the encouragement of students’ future professional successes, and the enrichment in our local community.

Thank you, OregonBILDS champions!

Program Sponsors

Meyer Fund for a Sustainable Environment

Lead Champion

The T&J Meyer Family Foundation’s mission is to alleviate human suffering through effective and sustainable giving, they primarily focus on education, health and the environment.

The UO fund for a sustainable environment provided the initial lead grant to support professor Rob Thallon’s research and development of the OregonBILDS program.

Lease Crutcher Lewis

Lease Crutcher Lewis (LCL) is a major commercial contracting firm. Though operating at a different scale, the people of LCL value community investment. As such, they are eager supporters of OregonBILDS’ educational and community enrichment agendas.

In addition to generous financial support, LCL has allowed OregonBILDS to give a new life to an old F-150 pickup that they recently retired.

Local Non-Profit Sponsors

Homes for Good (formerly HACSA)

Homes For Good, the second largest housing authority in Oregon, is committed to providing safe, affordable, and energy efficient housing for low-income families, elderly citizens and persons with disabilities. They provide housing and support services to folks through Lane County.

Homes For Good has generously donated the Hope Loop site for development over the coming several years. Homes For Good also purchased the American Legion site in Cottage Grove and partnered with OregonBILDS for constructing the tiny home cluster. They will maintain and administer this affordable housing complex when it is complete and occupied by local veterans. These projects represent a coming together of shared visions of sustainable and affordable housing.

City of Eugene

The City of Eugene is very supportive of the OregonBILDS development project. City officials work with students to help them understand the complexities of and the regulations relating to residential building projects. In particular, the Land Use and Planning Departments have been instrumental in visualizing an appropriate development strategy. The city has also provided financial support through a program that waives system development charges for affordable housing.

Home Builders Association of Lane County

The Home Builders Association of Lane County represents the home-building industry, providing information and education to members and the public. The association facilitates participation of OregonBILDS in the annual Tour of Homes – a week-long event in which we are able to demonstrate to the local community the quality and value of our work.

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)

EWEB is Eugene’s nonprofit water and electric utility. Their staff works closely with OregonBILDS students to minimize and anticipate projected energy needs while optimizing energy systems. EWEB has also facilitated partnerships with energy conservation organizations.

DevNW (Formerly NEDCO)

DevNW is a private, non-profit Community Development Corporation with a long history of helping neighborhoods and families build assets through home ownership, neighborhood revitalization, and business development. DevNW consults during OregonBILDS design studios to help students understand the goals and conditions of affordable housing development. DevNW also assists qualifying first-time home buyers through both educational programming and institutional savings plans.

BRING Recycling

BRING Recycling works to divert waste from landfills by collecting and reselling building materials. They employ sustainable education to reuse and recycle waste. BRING helps OregonBILDS directly by donating some materials and offering others (such as 100% recycled paint) at cost.