green building

  By Living Shelter Architects and Entero Design The 1180 sf main level is bright and accessible for aging in place, the 580 sf upper level ADU feels like a Treehouse. The big bonus is a cozy and efficient mini-co-housing…

  By Hansmire Builders and Microhouse Northwest This backyard cottage was designed to be selective and efficient in the use of materials and building location, as well as the installation of energy efficient systems. This project represents both a preservation and…

  By Velocipede Architects Inc and Sunshine Construction The layout is an “upside down” house with the bedrooms under the top level living, dining, and kitchen. The house is bright and airy thanks to vaulted ceilings at the top floor…

  By Schulte Design Build  This phase 2 of a remodel sheds light on what green looks like through the improvements made with techniques and materials that are becoming the standard vs optional. – Quartz countertops – Bamboo flooring –…

  By JGA Consultants and Buck Tide Construction As a Zero Energy Passive House (ZEPH) this backyard cottage offers a two bedroom, two bath home on two levels. The passion behind this three year collaboration with Catie Chalplan of the…

  By Kubala Washatko Architects and Pacific Studio Created as "the poor man's passive house”, this home remodel project includes recycled materials, high performance products, renewable energy and maintained the structural integrity of the original footprint. No VOCs Solid woods and…

  By S.A.G.E Designs NW and PRO.com A Backyard Cottage for a Mother and her Son. This project is tucked in the back corner with a strong connection to the yard. Small footprint (16×20) with a loft. High ceilings help…

  By Carlisle Classic Homes See how expert Building Performance Specialist, Brian Cowan, renovated his own 1940’s bungalow to balance comfort, cost and carbon footprint! Energy modeling and industry leading green solutions Fully electric house Mini-split heat pump Indow Window…

  By RainWise, Beacon Food Forest and Stone Soup Gardens With support from a rebate through the RainWise program, this property manages 100% of the stormwater falling on the roof, right on site. The RainWise installation includes a rain garden and two…

  By Targa Homes and certified by Built Green The defining feature of this project is the extensive use of 100+ year old reclaimed lumber, deconstructed from local buildings by Sledge Seattle. While the use of reclaimed lumber is becoming…