As part of the 2012 Portland Architecture and Design Festival, the “Design Matters Home Tour” will be happening this Saturday, October thirteenth, from 10 am on. Seven innovative homes from top local architects will be open for viewing, including a prefab home from Jeff Kovel, and several examples of modern, efficient architecture and living. The tour is all day and it is self-guided, with tickets available for 40 dollars. Please call (503)223-8757 for ticket information, and visit the website below for home tour info or other Design Festival activities.