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...
Beautiful Washington bridge with lace-like metal walls shimmers at night
When Seattle-based LMN Architects and KPFF Consulting Engineers were tapped to design the Grand Avenue Park Bridge...
'Floating' Kayak Point makes a home in the trees
Sometimes architecture means not building, or at least not in the traditional sense. Presented with logistical...
Washington moves to ban "detrimental" bottled water operations
Washington state, known for mountains, glaciers and rainforests, has an abundance of fresh water. To protect those...
Cedar Haven is a forest retreat made with reclaimed logs
Blending contemporary design with natural materials, Washington-based residential architecture firm Gelotte Hommas...
New app could save Puget Sound whales from boat strikes
Boat strikes are a major cause of injury and death for whales. This week, Washington State Ferries implemented...
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...
A cluster of coast forest cabins brings a nature-loving family closer together
With their grown children living in different parts of North America, Indiana-based couple John and Pat Troth sought...
