Daria Crymes

A Portland native who attended the University of Oregon, Daria earned a degree in Sustainable Community Development. This study, combined with years spent living overseas in Ecuador, Japan, Italy, Switzerland, & Israel, has given her a deepened appreciation for the meaning of community and sustainability. Together with her husband (architect Ben Waechter), Daria has spent a good portion of the last 10 years living and working in Europe while studying contemporary European architecture and sustainable building practices. She serves as Design Consultant for Ben’s architecture practice whose projects are award winning and highly publicized. Currently Ben Waechter Architecture is working on an award winning project that will be finished and on the market in the of spring of 2013, ‘The Tower House*’ on Cornell Rd. (Stay tuned!!)

A self described ‘modern design activista’, Daria also has a genuine appreciation for the efforts of home owners, designers, and builders in maintaining the integrity of older homes and buildings, while bringing them up to current energy and building standards. Her insight into architecture, building and renovation allow her to share with her clients the potential to improve a building or space that may not be noticeable at first glance. Daria and Ben believe that Green practices & people friendly design promote healthy lives and contribute to a strong local community and a vibrant economy.

Purchasing a home– or building a home– is the biggest monetary investment most people ever make. In working with her clients, Daria draws on her clear communication skills and on her experience as a Realtor, developer, and a savvy native Portlander. She uses her insight into the current & future markets to assist her clients in (1) arriving at the best price for selling their property and in (2) finding the best property, at the best price, to meet their needs and dreams. Daria very much enjoys working with people regarding matters of real estate of any scale. It is an added pleasure for her to work with clients who are interested in the architecture of our community, Green lifestyles, and sustainable building practices. “I always feel honored and excited to be a part of my client’s process!”

Daria is active in the community, she serves on the founding Board of Bridges Public Charter High School (opening September ’12). She also enjoys various outdoor pursuits. Her year round dragon boat team recently won the National Championship and will compete in the 2012 World Championship in Hong Kong. Her favorite, though, is crafting or outdoor time spent with her family white water rafting and kayaking to backpacking, climbing, back country skiing- and associated knitting! She regularly gathers with friends and neighbors to craft, knit or discuss books and is often riding through town to school with her children, to work or just for fun!

Daria can be reached at daria@livingroomrealtors.com or 971-244-2508.