Seattle college will become a EcoDistrict of modern tech
Since ancient times, schools and centers of learning have been places where the greatest minds can meet and collaborate....
Home is anchored to the earth, hovers over the landscape
The Orcas House on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands is an intergenerational family home under construction...
Furniture is built for Keeps with focus on waste reduction
Low-quality, mass produced furniture is piling up in the landfills. Seattle-based furniture brand Keeps has taken...
Seattle apartment is an imaginative response to urban growth
Seattle is expected to grow by another 70,000 residents in the next 20 years. A collaboration between The Miller...
Airport expansion aims to become the greenest in the U.S.
The new expansion of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a showcase of sustainable design. It is...
Green design brings this cabin to the city
They say the key to good real estate is location, location, location. But in the case of this home, dubbed the...
Indoor-outdoor living drives this design for VAVA House
Architecture takes a variety of forms and serves many purposes, but most people would agree that the best home...
Loom House is a first of its kind green home renovation
The 1960s-era Loom House has been extensively renovated. This sustainable, highly modern design pays homage to...
Fine particulate air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle...
This backyard cottage in Seattle is only 800 square feet
Everyone has their idea for the perfect home. For this couple, it's a comfortable crash pad with natural elements...
Tudor home in Seattle adds energy-efficient upgrades
When you live in a suburban area, it can be difficult to figure out how to get more space out of your home. Such...
Green-roofed Seattle home effortlessly pulls the outdoors in
When long-time Queen Anne residents Tracy and Greg Adams found the perfect hillside location for their new modern...
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...
