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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

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!

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.

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

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

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

03/05/2026

Recent pics from an ADU we designed and built in SE Portland. Check out that custom designed for the space w the bifold triple pane doors. So so nice when it’s opened up on a nice day.

This all electric ADU is heated and cooled w a 6K BTU Mitsubishi heat pump, heat pump hot water heater and a Panasonic intelibalance ERV for fresh air. All framing lumber is certified from . Dense pack cellulose insulation, Majvest, Majrex and tapes. Concrete free slab on grade.

Performance and beauty. It’s like when the peanut butter fell in the chocolate…

More pics to come.

02/15/2026

A teaser… We are putting on the finishing touches on this unique project and will be revealing it soon. A renovation of an early certified single family project… More to come!

02/01/2026

Your vision. Your space. 🤝 Well-designed, environmentally-conscious and resilient living built to last by Birdsmouth.

Have a project in mind or want to learn more about how we work? We’d love to connect! Send us an email via the link in our bio or comment “BIRDSMOUTH” and we’ll reach out directly to answer your questions.

01/25/2026

Meet Joshua Saligner, Founder and CEO of Birdsmouth Design-Build in Portland, OR! Do you share Josh’s passion for building & design, environmentally-conscious innovation, guitar playing, or family time?

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3525 SE 17th Avenue
Portland, OR
97202

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.birdsmouthpdx.com/

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