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The Nill Məxiɫp Home
This Mass Timber house is the debut of the Məxiɫp Home as part of the City of Eugene's pre-approved ADU program. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) home to be pre-approved as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Eugene, OR. The Məxiɫp Home, which draws its name from the Syilx language meaning "Cedar," is a testament to CedarStone’s commitment to sustainable building and cultural heritage as an indigenous-owned company.
This innovative project is a collaboration between CedarStone and Advanced Energy Systems, a renowned Oregon-based Solar PV company. The Məxiɫp Home has been awarded Earth Advantage Platinum and Net Zero Energy Certifications, setting a new standard in energy-efficient housing.
Supported by the Northwest Native Chamber and the National Association of Minority Contractors, CedarStone designed and built the home with a truly craftsman interior. Creative detailing celebrates the mass timber structure. Cherry spline details and trim, concealed electrical, a design that harnesses natural light, ventilation, and a layout to support healthy family life over many generations are some of the design moves that make the home so beautiful. It features shou sugi ban siding, metal roofing, gps insulation, and a finished colored slab on grade foundation. Durability, longevity, beauty, health, safety, affordability, constructability, and affordability are all layers to this project.
The Məxiɫp Home is constructed with CLT walls and GLT roof and floor, and all panels had to be carefully maneuvered down the narrow alley access, posing additional innovation with regard to installation. The structure was erected in 3 and a half days.
This Mass Timber house is a prototype for what CedarStone has in store. CedarStone is currently opening a facility to streamline many of the processes that went into this Harris Alley build via increased and improved methods of prefabrication.