
New Washington library is encompassed in sustainability
Sustainable construction and design have become a trendy topic in real estate, with homebuyers now proudly showing...

Tesseract home has views of the mountain and city
The spirit of sustainability and being eco-friendly is all about using what's already there. Use a piece of land...

Luxurious pods offer lodging in undisturbed landscape
Oculis Lodge offers a new way to enjoy nature while embracing the luxuries of a high-end hotel experience. Rather...

A bed and breakfast vegan treasure in Washington
As traveling vegans know, it’s often hard to find plant-based food outside of big cities. But in the small town...

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...

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...

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...

A model for sustainable tourism in the San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands have the same problem as lots of beautiful places — it relies on tourism dollars and wants...

This apple factory turned artist ranch is a budding community
This is the story of how a decommissioned apple processing facility became a modern rural retreat. Created by Best...

Season's first 'murder hornet' nest destroyed in Washington
On Wednesday, officials at the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) said they had destroyed the first...

This island home has a green roof seeded with native, drought-tolerant plants
Lone Madrone is a 1,600-square-foot vacation retreat located on a rocky, south-facing shoreline on Orcas Island,...

A LEED Gold-targeted health education hub joins University of Washington campus
The University of Washington will soon welcome the brand-new Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, a modern...

A modern cabin in rural Washington celebrates indoor/outdoor living
Eager to relax and unwind from city living, a retired aerospace engineer reached out to Seattle-based David Coleman...

Solar-powered Mukilteo Multimodal Terminal celebrates native culture
Late last year, the state of Washington welcomed its first new ferry terminal in 40 years — the Mukilteo Multimodal...

Washington is the first U.S. state to hold a climate assembly
Starting this month, residents of Washington are going to have direct say on climate matters in the state. Eighty...