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...
LEED Platinum fire station boosts firefighter wellness in Seattle
Firefighting is consistently ranked one of the most stressful jobs in the U.S. — which is why the well-being...
Daylit studio and courtyard breathe new life into a 1940s house in Seattle
A new studio and courtyard inspired by ancient Chinese housing design maximize the potential of this 1940s residence...
Beautiful eco-friendly “living room” pops up in downtown Kenmore
A "symbolic living room" with a sustainable approach has sprung up in the heart of downtown Kenmore, Washington....
Incredible net-zero floating home cleans the water around it
What if a home could improve the environment around it? That’s the question architect Michelle Lanker of Lanker...
Amazon’s incredible plant-filled biospheres open in Seattle
Amazon has finally opened its stunning new downtown Seattle office, and it’s unlike any workspace we’ve seen...
Amazon opens new grocery store sans checkout lines
Amazon just launched a new grocery store where you'll never have to wait in a checkout line. Shoppers enter the...
Chophouse Row mixes modern and vintage in a trendy Seattle pedestrian haven
A recent act of adaptive reuse has produced one of the trendiest hotspots in Seattle. Graham Baba Architects and...
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...
Dwell Development introduces net zero-ready homes to Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood
Green home builder Dwell Development is taking Seattle by storm! After completing several stunning net-zero projects,...
This giant Cup Monster wants Starbucks to use recyclable cups
A monster created with over 500 old Starbucks cups prowled outside a Seattle hotel this week. Advocacy group Stand.earth...
Net-zero Genesee Park residence in Seattle is built out of recycled materials
This high-performance home in Columbia City, Washington is a perfect example of sustainable design. It features...
Zen-like Seattle retreat keeps a minimal footprint in a lush landscape
For those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, feast your eyes on this beautiful light-filled...
Light-filled timber home is a modern zen haven in Seattle
How do you combine countryside tranquility with urban style? MW|Works Architecture+Design strikes a thoughtful...
Dwell Development’s net-zero home in Seattle is packed with sustainable goodness
This 5-Star Built Green home in Mount Baker, Seattle is packed with sustainable elements - including locally and...
Washington’s new Tukwila Library is topped with a carbon-negative green roof
Architecture firm Perkins+Will recently announced the completion of King County's Tukwila Library – a 10,000-square-foot...
Amazon’s biospheres spring to life with first planting in Seattle
Tech giant Amazon took a big step towards completing its incredible nature-filled biospheres last week. The company...
Ultra-green house in Seattle marries aesthetics and sustainability
This ultra-green house for a Seattle family of four has achieved an exceptional level of sustainability without...
Seattle votes to divest billions of dollars from Wells Fargo over Dakota Access pipeline
Seattle could pull billions of dollars out of its longtime bank because of its role in the construction of the...
Seattle teens build mobile tiny homes for local homeless community
We love stories about youth channelling their ideals into life-changing projects, especially when there are tiny...
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...
Vandeventer + Carlander unveil lavish floating homes on Seattle’s Lake Union
The house sits on a 24-foot wide by 44-foot long concrete float moored to a dock on Lake Union. Its glass facade...