Orchard House honors the past while building a brighter future
Many buildings are designed to fit into the natural world around them. Orchard House was built to pay homage to...
Townhomes with living roofs cost 45% less to build than area average
A Seattle-based architect is proving that high quality doesn't have to come at a high price. Matt Wittman of architecture...
A puzzle-inspired sliding facade improves this building’s energy efficiency
In the Ballard neighborhood, close to Seattle’s downtown, local architecture firm Graham Baba Architects has...
Living Building Challenge-targeted Watershed improves Seattle’s water quality
Seattle-based design firm Weber Thompson has completed construction on Watershed, a mixed-use development that...
Seattle permanently closes 20 miles of street
Seattle recently made bold moves to put pedestrians and cyclists first as the pandemic-induced stay-at-home order...
Olson Kundig designs world’s first Recompose facility for composting human remains
Architectural practice Olson Kundig has unveiled designs for the flagship facility of Recompose, a company that...
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...
Energy-efficient house embraces panoramic views of Puget Sound
Uninterrupted panoramic views of the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountain Range are ushered indoors...
LEED Platinum fire station is powered with solar energy in Seattle
The north end of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has recently become home to a new, contemporary fire station...
A gorgeous houseboat with a shockingly spacious interior can be yours for $375K
Tiny home builders are always popping up with new and ingenious ways to make a small space seem larger, and this...
A modern, energy-efficient home is built around a beloved madrone tree
Many people design homes to be surrounded by nature, but Seattle-based PRDG Architects decided to take it a step...
A Seattle midcentury home is restored to its original brilliance with a modern twist
When a young family reached out to Seattle-based design studio SHED Architecture & Design and interior designer...
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...
This tiny home lets visitors experience life as homesteaders
Homesteading is a full-time job, but for those who'd like to just try it briefly, you can rent out a beautiful...
Traces of opioids discovered in mussels in Puget Sound
America's opioid crisis is far-reaching — even to Seattle-area harbors. Washington state agencies uncovered traces...
