Tour Schedule
The 2022 Northwest Green Home Tour included both virtual and in-person sites.
May 14, Virtual Sites
Sites shown below were open virtually on Saturday, May 14, 9 – 11 am
Brier Homestead
Earth Homes LLC
The certifications for LEED, Passivehaus, Living Building, etc were all influences in the design and construction of this house, though the actual certifications were not sought due to time and resource constraints. It is a single-family home but designed for a multi-generational family, optimizing its capacities and doing so in a relatively small space.
Wallingford Passive House
Carlisle Classic Homes & First Lamp Architecture
This is a PHIUS certified Passive House that uses a exterior system of EIFs that incorporates a continuous waterproofing and drainage plane to give a modern look at a lower cost. The roof details avoid thermal bridging while supporting large overhangs.
Join us to learn more!
Forever Home High Performance House
Heartwood Builders Inc
This site was not shown on the 2022 tour.
May 14, In Person Sites
Sites shown below were shown in-person on Saturday, May 14, 11 am – 5 pm
1. Solar-Powered Smart Home with Tesla Powerwall
A&R Solar
Masks requested
This stunning remodel features a solar power system with both Tesla Powerwall and LG RESU batteries. Smart water, lighting, and security round out some of the home's upgraded features. Learn about the homeowners' electric vehicles: a Tesla Model Y and Rivian R1T.
2. Sacred Grounds at St. Andrew’s Church
RainWise Rebates
Masks requested
This fully outdoor site features 3 beautiful RainWise rain gardens, 5 stormwater cisterns, a solar rooftop installation, and a food garden with a complete compost system.
3. Ravenna DADU aka Casita Del Sol
S.A.G.E. Designs NW & Lastingnest, Inc.
Masks required
This home has been built specifically for the clients parents. Accessibility - aka aging in place/easy access design - was very important. We also included elements from their previous home site, such as the reuse of Redwood to create a sense of continuity, comfort and beauty.
5. 1908 Zero Energy Home
Puget Sound Solar & EV Support
Masks required
This 1908 Seattle arts and crafts house is a tour favorite! It has been remodeled to conserve and produce energy. It was certified as a Net Zero Building in 2016 by the Living Building Challenge.
6. Mini-Z Treehouse Cottage
JGA Consultants & Buck Tide Construction
Masks required
Mini-Z or mini-ZEPH is an educational and demonstration project that has evolved into a successful short term rental in a Columbia City backyard. This is the second collaboration between Joe Giampietro and Seattle Central's Wood Technology Center with Passive House training.
7. YS Studio
YS Built LLC & Leicht Seattle
Modern architecturally designed and high-performance STUDIO ADU showcase project.
8. Creekhouse Co-ownership
Living Shelter Architects & Entero Design
Masks requested
Completely remodeled home on Issaquah Creek with newly added 'treehouse' ADU on the upper level. Main level is Aging in Place friendly with wide doorways and an accessible bathroom, both levels have lots of natural light and healthy systems and finishes. Solar array provides most of energy needs.
9. Cougar Mountain Passive House
Sunshine Construction & VELOCIPEDE architects
Masks requested
This 5-bed 4-bath house aiming for Passive House certification sits on a sloping forested site on Cougar Mountain. Features include aging in place, radiant floor heat, HRV, triple windows, CO2 heat pump, PV panels, solar hot water, and shou sugi ban siding. 8 minutes from I-90.
10. The Heron
Ichijo USA
Ichijo USA is building all electric net-zero energy ready homes at Ten Trails!