exterior

Back patio

Central courtyard. The white colour, omnipresent, acts as a reflective surface and complexifies light effects.

Perched on a steep urban hillside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featured energy-efficient elements including triple-glazed windows, high r-value super insulation, and FSC bamboo floors to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Even its garage was designed to be sustainability oriented: it is prewired for electric charging! The design’s emphasis on livability and openness are reflected in its ample outdoor terraces and flexible-use basement.8) Cascade Alley House 2 with Method Homes and David Foster Architects

In a small community with a common garden, FabCab built this prefab home incorporates high-quality materials like Douglas fir to keep the home from feeling clinical, despite its construction in a factory. The architects incorporated universal design features like flooring that wheelchairs can roll over easily and grab bars, making the homes appropriate for aging clients.

As Washington State’s first LEED Platinum Modular Home, Lane Street was completed by Greenfab with a focus on energy reduction through a combination of eco-friendly exterior materials and energy-conscious heating and cooling equipment, including a hybrid heat pump water heater and energy recovery ventilation. The home, at 1,870 square feet, consists of three bedrooms and was completed for an all-in cost of $405,000 in 2010.

When Cathy and Craig bought the land, it was completely bare. With plenty of sun and rain, these palms have grown a lot in the last two years.

Front court walkway

A wall of sliding glass doors collapses the divide between inside and outside.

Front elevation