Bend is smack dab in the middle of the state, it's Central Oregon, and it's beautiful. Central Oregon is not to be confused with the rainy, western part of the state. Bend is in close proximity to some of the best golfing ( more than 20 courses in the Bend area), hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing at Smith Rock, and skiing's Mt. Bachelor the world, which is why lots of Californians either relocate or have a vacation home in the area. And real estate isn't cheap, either (speaking from a Texas frame of mind). The E3 Lux has just received the first LEED-H (LEED for Homes) certification in Central Oregon for its Newport District Modern House Project. It's also Earth Advantage certified and will save about 54% more in energy consumption than a standard code-built home. Inspired by the clean lines of Mid-Century Modern architecture, these five unique dwellings organically blend metal, wood, glass and stone to create a community within this bustling neighborhood on the Westside of outdoor recreation mecca Bend, Oregon. At the Newport District Modern House , green means luxury. It's about getting the utmost from every amenity and feature. Like heated towel racks that both warm the bathroom and completely dry towels between uses to reduce laundry needs. Every material is carefully selected to minimize consumption, toxins and waste while maximizing energy efficiency and creature comforts. From sustainably harvested forest products to solar panels that reduce electrical needs, these homes are designed to be healthy for the lucky people who live in them – and for the planet. Cross the street to shop at gourmet and natural foods markets, walk to downtown via beautiful Drake Park to see the scenic Mirror Pond, enjoy the Deschutes River trail a few blocks away, restaurants across the street along Newport and Galvstein Avenue, art galleries and theaters or take in an open-air concert in nearby Drake Park or Les Schwab Amphitheater. Tired of walking, hop on your bike and follow the countless road or mountain bike loops. Then come home to an environment that feels like slipping into a silk robe. Live like a local.