Japanese Electronics Giant SANYO to build homes in Portland

This is about the oddest news you could hear from the housing market.  But it's true.

Sanyo, does partner with a builder in Japan, since 2002.  The construction company has existed since 1969.  To date, they have built over 80,000 homes. The company, in its current form, specializes in building eco-friendly houses and condominium buildings that also employ the latest in earthquake-proof building technology.  The homes use a hybrid quake-resistant technology that relies on a steel-trussed frame and other features to prevent damage.

Sanyo expects groundbreaking on an initial trial project in the Portland area this year.
Colin Sears, economic development director at the Portland Development Commission, said he's been in touch with Sanyo Homes about participating in the green building innovation park that the group is considering building in Portland.

Read more of the complete article at Sustainable Business Oregon, Portland Business Journal  http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2011/04/sanyo-homes-aims-to-break-new-ground.html