A rustic retreat that’s hidden in a forest of Douglas firs
Mwworks created a warm and rustic, but modern home on Whidbey Island for a multigenerational family to enjoy. Whidbey...
Portland State University’s new hall qualifies for LEED gold
Portland State University (PSU) located in the heart of Portland, Oregon has a long history of providing innovation...
Heartbreaking video shows salmon suffering through heatwave
A video captured by nonprofit group Columbia Riverkeeper shows the horrifying effects of the Pacific Northwest...
Extreme weather: Is the climate changing faster than expected?
We’ve been hearing about climate change for decades. But extreme weather events like the devastating...
LEED Platinum Sitka captures the Pacific Northwest spirit with a lush, fog-enabled courtyard
Local architectural practice Runberg Architecture Group has raised the bar for sustainable design in Seattle with...
This off-grid caravan offers escape into the magical Hoh Rainforest
Near one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S. lies a magical glamping getaway that lets you reconnect...
A 1987 International School Bus is converted into a 200-square-foot home for a family of 3
Making a tiny space into a family home is no easy feat, but with a little design savvy, it can produce some seriously...
A solar-powered luxury home blends into a Pacific Northwest landscape
When a client commissioned Seattle-based architectural practice Hoedemaker Pfeiffer to design their new solar-powered...
Invasive longhorned tick could spread disease across the U.S.
The Asian longhorned tick used to be a species only found in China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Russia, plus...
Olson Kundig solar sail proposal could power up to 200 Melbourne homes with clean energy
Acclaimed architecture practice Olson Kundig is best known for its spectacular residential works in the Pacific...
Danish-inspired holiday cabin is a dreamy Pacific Northwest hideout
Seattle-based design practice Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects is no stranger to creating charming cabins...
An old 1930s home gets a modern makeover into a cozy beach cabin
Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig is no stranger to cabin design, having completed many beautiful retreats...
Scientists construct new theory of Yellowstone’s supervolcano hotspot
Scientists at the University of Illinois have constructed a new theory on how the hotspot beneath Yellowstone National...
Gorgeous lakeside home takes cues from Pacific Northwest midcentury modernism
The tradition of midcentury modernism in the Pacific Northwest lives on in the handsome West Mercer Residence nestled...
Gorgeous copper-clad home celebrates craft in the Pacific Northwest
Boasting lakeside views and a strong attention to craftsmanship, the Brook Bay Residence is a gorgeous luxury home...
Kinfolk’s hipster haven in Brooklyn oozes an off-grid, hippie aesthetic
Pacific Northwest hipster vibes meets Buckminster Fuller in clothing company Kinfolk’s beautiful multi-use events...
Escape into the glass rivers and lakes of these beautiful wood tables
If getting lost in a coffee table sounds improbable, you may change your mind once you see these beautiful furnishings....
World’s first “flexible bridge” in Seattle keeps its shape after a big earthquake
Although Seattle is not a city plagued by earthquakes, its position on the waterfront of the Pacific Northwest...
Melting arctic ice allows luxury cruise ship to travel Northwest Passage for the first time
For generations, the Northwest Passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Canadian Arctic was...
Yoga teacher builds a meditative 168-square foot tiny house haven
Grim built the 22-foot home with the help of her carpenter friend Rudy Hexler and an apprentice named Lenny in...
A massive earthquake in the Pacific Northwest is even more likely than scientists once thought
Pacific Northwest residents have always known they live under the threat of an eventual earthquake, but recent...
Uranium extracted from the oceans could power cities for thousands of years
Over four billion tons of uranium present in the ocean could help provide energy for "the next 10,000 years," according...
LA opens new Backbone Trail with 67 uninterrupted miles of mountain hiking
There are more nature getaways in Los Angeles than you might expect. Forget beaches - we're talking miles of mountain...
Charming California barn renovated to endure natural disasters
The barn is located near the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad in Marin County, California. Due to relatively high...
Adventure awaits at the charming Tye Haus A-frame Cabin in the woods
Nestled in the private cabin community of Timber Lane Village, the 1,100-square-foot A-frame cabin is located just...
26 Inspiring Green Home Furnishings From BKLYN Designs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAnh-KyClXA Uhuru's Shou Sugi Ban Stool is made from Japanese cedar...
New Report Predicts Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami for Pacific Northwest
A massive earthquake followed by a powerful tsunami is likely to hit the Pacific Northwest, a new study warns -...
SunRay Kelley’s Harbin Hot Springs Temple in Napa Valley is Made from Natural Materials
Part of the reason that SunRay Kelley's buildings are so unique is because they are all handmade. Using nature...
PNNL’s New Affordable, Small-Scale Fuel Cell Could Revolutionize Residential Power
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has created a solid oxide fuel cell system that is small enough...
Thunderclouds Are Increasing Global Warming By Retaining Pollution and Heat
According to the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, thunderstorms could be contributing...
