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...
This beautiful Washington cabin meets net-zero targets even in extreme temperatures
Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains, a holiday retreat offers luxurious...
Shipping containers inspire a light-filled musician’s home
When a couple tapped Coates Design Architects to design a house that could accommodate their baby grand piano,...
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...
Passive solar cabin embraces a dramatic Washington landscape
Seattle-based design firm Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects designed the Lot 6 Cabin, a charming retreat with...
Green-roofed vacation home embraces old-growth trees in the San Juan Islands
When Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects was asked to design a vacation home on the San Juan Islands of Washington...
Washington coal plant to be converted into solar farm
Situated next to what was once the largest coal pit in Washington state, the TransAlta coal plant near the city...
The Little House clad in black cedar is nestled among Washington’s evergreens
Seattle-based mw|works architecture + design has completed a modern cabin that offers big views with a small footprint....
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...
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...
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...
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....
How one couple adapted a 204-square-foot tiny house for their new baby
What's it like to live in a 204-square-foot space with a baby? Samantha and Robert Garlow of SHEDsistence know,...
Dreamy cabin harvests rainwater and natural light for a minimal carbon footprint
Nevada-based INCLINEDESIGN proves sustainable design can be beautiful in this dreamy timber cabin on Lopez Island,...
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...
Stunning green-roofed office harmonizes with the landscape of Washington
Stunning, award-winning architecture can be found in unlikely places - even next to industrial processing yards...
Jill Bliss’ stunning arrangements capture the magical beauty of mushrooms
Flowers aren’t the only things deserving of artistic arrangement. Artist and self-proclaimed nature nerd Jill...
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...
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...
Gorgeous Washington barn house marries rustic elements with modern style
This gorgeous American barnhouse in Washington is the fruit of four years of collaborative architect-client labor....
Modern low-maintenance cabin is a seamless extension of the Puget Sound landscape
This modest yet stunning cabin overlooking beautiful views of Washington’s Puget Sound is a triumph of modern,...
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...
Amazon’s biosphere domes are slowly taking shape in Seattle
In 2013, architecture firm NBBJ unveiled plans for an amazing addition to Amazon's Seattle campus: three biosphere...
Retrofitted net-zero energy home in Washington produces double the power it needs
Two years ago, the couple bought the house originally designed by Greg Robinson and built by Cascade Joinery for...
Future-proof beach residence in Washington State is raised to withstand mudslides
The Saratoga Hill House is located on a remote beach on Camano Island, Washington. The site is difficult to reach...
Worsening nuclear leak at Washington waste storage site triggers alarm
One of the biggest issues with nuclear power is waste storage. How can we store nuclear waste so it doesn't harm...
The Redskins’ fancy new BIG stadium in DC will be surrounded by a moat
Bjarke Ingels Group unveiled their design for the new Redskins stadium in Washington. The bowl-shaped facility...
Seattle to embarrass and fine residents who don’t compost
In Seattle, there is now a big difference between trash and food. A new city law makes it illegal to toss out your...