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A foodie and a green builder create a contemporary North Portland home that deftly combines their sustainability values and socializing lifestyle. See our slideshow below. For the full article, please click here.

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{besps_c}0|01.jpg|The North Portland contemporary home built by Piper Davis and David Rubovits is defined by socializing and sustainability.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}
{besps_c}0|02.jpg|The 7-foot-tall windows are important energy-saving elements.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}
{besps_c}0|03.jpg|The baker’s kitchen is designed for personal and professional use.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}
{besps_c}0|04.jpg|Open storage is part of the kitchen’s charm.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|05.jpg|Piper Davis and David Rubovits in their kitchen.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|06.jpg|Piper Davis bakes at home. She’s co-owner of Grand Central Bakery.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|07.jpg|The kitchen’s marble counters are perfect for pie-making.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|08.jpg|Open shelving adds convenience to Davis’ kitchen.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|09.jpg|Art graces the airy stairwell.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|10.jpg|The bathrooms are full of natural light and recycled materials.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|11.jpg|Sinks and back splashes are made from recycled materials.|PHOTO PAULA WATTS{/besps_c}

{besps_c}0|12.jpg|Floorplans for the Davis/Rubovits house|{/besps_c}