Birdsmouth Design-Build

Birdsmouth Design-Build We craft projects distinguished by timeless beauty built to last for generations. Joshua Salinger is founder and CEO of Birdsmouth Design-Build in Portland, OR.

Birdsmouth is a leader in high-performance building, creating homes, ADUs, and remodels that are healthier, more comfortable, and more resilient than the industry standard. Birdsmouth is a residential Design-Build firm focused on addressing climate change through the built environment through zero energy new homes and deep energy retrofits. He is an instructor for both Earth Advantage’s Sustainabl

e Homes Professional program and PHIUS’ Certified Passive House Builder training program. He sits on the board of Passive House Northwest and also sits on the technical committee of Zero Energy Ready Oregon. Additionally, he is an EEBA Zero Energy Home Professional, an ‘Expert Member’ on Green Building Advisor and contributes content to Fine Homebuilding magazine. CCB # 184665

06/19/2026

Thursday morning wall raising in SE PDX

06/14/2026

I had the opportunity to visit the processing facility and see how they process the raw biochar they receive from into the product that is added to concrete to lock in this sequestered carbon and partially offset some of the Portland cement and sand typically used. We have used this in a couple of projects to date, most recently our SE PDX passive house foundation. Super cool process and great to see it firsthand!

06/10/2026

A quick video showing our air barrier detail at our current ADU project. I mistakenly said ‘top plate’ a few times when referring to the sill plate so when you hear ‘top’, think ‘sill’. I hope it makes sense and hit me up with questions!

Kickoff meeting with the Birdsmouth team at our new Passive House project near Reed College in SE PDX. Framing starts to...
05/27/2026

Kickoff meeting with the Birdsmouth team at our new Passive House project near Reed College in SE PDX. Framing starts today! We went through the air barrier strategy, tricky framing details and transitions, thermal bridge mitigation, window install and the air to water heat pump system. Our client joined us for the kick off and brought a new term to add to our vocabulary— ‘Prosilience’… more on that later.

When the team comes together like this it is a way for us to be sure that we are all on the same page, allows everyone to ask questions and sets up the project for success. We all aim to do the highest quality work in the ways we can all contribute and the net result is an efficient build process, an efficient building, happy team and happy clients.

I really look forward to this one, please follow along as we bring this inspirational building to life!

Thank you to for the tour of your facilities and to get to learn about all of the care and intention behind this gorgeo...
04/23/2026

Thank you to for the tour of your facilities and to get to learn about all of the care and intention behind this gorgeous and sustainable material that you are offering to the world. Thanks to Natsu for organizing this and the subsequent tour of yesterday.

Please check out what this great team has to offer. Such an honor to get to peek behind the scenes!

04/22/2026

Sorry, BPC…

😉😂

04/03/2026

Check out solidcarbon.com for more info on the biochar additive used to reduce the upfront carbon impact of our current build.

Ande Reisman shares: “Everyone who comes through our space, and especially those who had seen the “before” ask, slightly...
03/26/2026

Ande Reisman shares: “Everyone who comes through our space, and especially those who had seen the “before” ask, slightly stunned, “who did this work for you?” and “how did an architect even conceptualize this?” And all we have to say to them is “Birdsmouth.”

This is the standard of the work that Birdsmouth has been creating, conceptualizing, and building for almost 20 years.

Whether you’re dreaming of custom homes, ADUs, or energy-efficient retrofits, Birdsmouth Design-Build’s projects are future-proofed against rising energy costs, and distinguished by timeless beauty and enduring quality.

Ready to transform your space into a healthier, more efficient, and beautifully lasting home?

DM →
Email → [email protected]
Learn more → birdsmouthpdx.com

Rebuilding after wildfire requires more than replacing what was lost. At Birdsmouth Design-Build we bring eco-conscious ...
03/23/2026

Rebuilding after wildfire requires more than replacing what was lost. At Birdsmouth Design-Build we bring eco-conscious design and construction together from day one, allowing every decision to support resilience, performance, and long-term livability. Evan & Linda’s post fire rebuild reflects that collaborative process in action, transforming a devastating loss into a home carefully crafted for its site, its climate, and its future.

Access the full article at link in bio → linktr.ee/birdsmouthpdx

Whether you’re dreaming of custom homes, ADUs, or energy-efficient retrofits, Birdsmouth Design-Build’s projects are fut...
03/11/2026

Whether you’re dreaming of custom homes, ADUs, or energy-efficient retrofits, Birdsmouth Design-Build’s projects are future-proofed against rising energy costs, and distinguished by timeless beauty and enduring quality.

Ready to transform your space into a healthier, more efficient, and beautifully lasting home?

DM →
Email → [email protected]
Learn more → birdsmouthpdx.com

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3525 SE 17th Avenue
Portland, OR
97202

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