Tour Schedule
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May 1 Sites
Sites shown below were open virtually on Saturday, May 1, 9 am – 11:30 am
The Moore Better House
Abode Builders
Abode is proud to present The Moore Better House – a Net Zero Ready modern home in Seattle's Maple Leaf neighborhood. This is the 6th Net Zero* home Abode Builders has constructed and our 6th year on the tour. We look forward to sharing this energy efficient home with you.
Abode is proud to present The Moore Better House – a Net Zero Ready modern home in Seattle's Maple Leaf neighborhood. This is the 6th Net Zero* home Abode Builders has constructed and our 6th year on the tour. We look forward to sharing this energy efficient home with you.
Woodbee House
grouparchitect
A new custom residence on Whidbey Island designed with energy efficiency and durability of materials and finishes in mind consisting of a combination of heaver timber framing, structural insulated panels (SIPS) walls and roofs and insulated concrete forms (ICFs) basement walls.
A new custom residence on Whidbey Island designed with energy efficiency and durability of materials and finishes in mind consisting of a combination of heaver timber framing, structural insulated panels (SIPS) walls and roofs and insulated concrete forms (ICFs) basement walls.
Alternative to A Full Kitchen Remodel
Schulte Design Build
What do you do when you love your new’ish kitchen but want to change just a few things to avoid a full renovation? We worked with this family to refresh their kitchen to solve the few problems they had by being creative with what could be saved and minimize the scope of work.
What do you do when you love your new’ish kitchen but want to change just a few things to avoid a full renovation? We worked with this family to refresh their kitchen to solve the few problems they had by being creative with what could be saved and minimize the scope of work.
Garden Kitchen Addition
Mighty House Construction & Ld arch design
Sometimes a small targeted addition can make a world of difference. In this case the just-right-sized addition enlarged and updated an older cramped kitchen and created a gracious connection to the back garden for a family that loves cooking and hosting garden parties.
Sometimes a small targeted addition can make a world of difference. In this case the just-right-sized addition enlarged and updated an older cramped kitchen and created a gracious connection to the back garden for a family that loves cooking and hosting garden parties.
BIPOC Sustainable Tiny Art House Community
BIPOC STAHC
'Equity through Sustainable Home and Business Ownership'. In/and/or around Seattle, we plan to build 25 tiny eco-village/houses that are permanently placed on foundations, sustainable, energy efficient and a place that artists of color can live affordably in community with their peers and or family.
'Equity through Sustainable Home and Business Ownership'. In/and/or around Seattle, we plan to build 25 tiny eco-village/houses that are permanently placed on foundations, sustainable, energy efficient and a place that artists of color can live affordably in community with their peers and or family.
May 8 Sites
Sites shown below were open virtually on Saturday, May 8, 9 am – 11:30 am
RainWise Gardens
RainWise Rebates: King County & Seattle Public Utilities
RainWise is a rebate program that helps property owners manage stormwater by installing cisterns and/or rain gardens on private property. This prevents flooding, adds attractive landscaping, and can provide water for summer irrigation.
RainWise is a rebate program that helps property owners manage stormwater by installing cisterns and/or rain gardens on private property. This prevents flooding, adds attractive landscaping, and can provide water for summer irrigation.
Growing in the Greenbelt
Mighty House Construction & ming | architecture and design
This 2nd floor addition provides much-needed space for a growing family,while respecting the scale of the neighborhood. A seamless blending of new with old, with a focus on resource efficiency, the “new” home is light-filled and cozy. Come visit us and meet the owners!
This 2nd floor addition provides much-needed space for a growing family,while respecting the scale of the neighborhood. A seamless blending of new with old, with a focus on resource efficiency, the “new” home is light-filled and cozy. Come visit us and meet the owners!
Mt. Baker Summer Dream Kitchen
Pathway Design & Construction
Full of vibrant earthy colors, this summer dream kitchen and living area were designed with sustainability in mind. By increasing energy efficiency, decreasing negative environmental impacts, and incorporating GreenGuard certified products, this Pathway remodel is a must see!
Full of vibrant earthy colors, this summer dream kitchen and living area were designed with sustainability in mind. By increasing energy efficiency, decreasing negative environmental impacts, and incorporating GreenGuard certified products, this Pathway remodel is a must see!
Stacked House
First Lamp Architects
The stacked house is an exercise in geometric simplicity. The concept was to design alternate stacking geometric blocks that rotate 90 degrees as they move up vertically.
The stacked house is an exercise in geometric simplicity. The concept was to design alternate stacking geometric blocks that rotate 90 degrees as they move up vertically.
Farwell House
PRDG Architecture & Design
This 3,800sf residence is situated on a west facing hillside of West Seattle capturing the awe inspiring water and mountain views. The house is efficiently well-designed and sustainable while balancing function with innovation such as: high tech energy efficient building envelope.
This 3,800sf residence is situated on a west facing hillside of West Seattle capturing the awe inspiring water and mountain views. The house is efficiently well-designed and sustainable while balancing function with innovation such as: high tech energy efficient building envelope.
May 15 Sites
Sites shown were open virtually on Saturday, May 15, 9 am – 11:30 am
Magnolia Daylight Basement + Wellness Retreat
Pathway Design & Construction
This remodeled basement is a sight for sore eyes. Some would say it’s not a basement anymore but a wellness retreat! This healthy space is full of green innovation turning what was once a dark, never used, moldy space into a family favorite.
This remodeled basement is a sight for sore eyes. Some would say it’s not a basement anymore but a wellness retreat! This healthy space is full of green innovation turning what was once a dark, never used, moldy space into a family favorite.
West Seattle Family Oasis
Ld arch design & Ventana Construction
The home is crafted with love to replace the former house of the family’s great grandparents, with materials salvaged and reused from the old house. The building is designed for energy efficiency, excellent indoor air quality and as an investment in the future, to be a hub for the extended family for coming generations.
Tacoma 5 Star DADU
Brett Marlo Design Build
Brett Marlo Design Build partnered with Evergreen Certified to create this 5-star Built Green certified Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit! Its owners are proud to be one of the first permitted ADUs in the City of Tacoma Residential Urban Infill Project.
Brett Marlo Design Build partnered with Evergreen Certified to create this 5-star Built Green certified Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit! Its owners are proud to be one of the first permitted ADUs in the City of Tacoma Residential Urban Infill Project.
Willowcrest Affordable Townhomes
Homestead Community Land Trust & King County GreenTools
Willowcrest is a sustainable and affordable neighborhood of for-sale townhomes developed by Homestead Community Land Trust, which makes homeownership possible for income-qualified households.
Willowcrest is a sustainable and affordable neighborhood of for-sale townhomes developed by Homestead Community Land Trust, which makes homeownership possible for income-qualified households.
Facing Homelessness
The BLOCK Project & Mighty Energy Solutions
We build fully equipped, healthy homes for the unhoused. BLOCK Homes are permitted and placed in homeowners' backyards throughout Seattle. This model gives residents a place to call home and our communities around the city an opportunity to make a real difference.
We build fully equipped, healthy homes for the unhoused. BLOCK Homes are permitted and placed in homeowners' backyards throughout Seattle. This model gives residents a place to call home and our communities around the city an opportunity to make a real difference.