House for Magnolia Tree
Hawthorne, Seattle, WA
Spring 2007



This major residential remodel was the only 5-Star Built Green remodel in 2007 certified under the Master Builders Association's Built Green program. This distinction earned Batt + Lear a Built Green Hammer Award in 2008.

Features

- Rainscreen
- Water catchment system and rain infiltration gardens
- Industrial-reclaimed fir cabinets with FSC cores by batt+lear
- Richlite countertop
- Pervious driveway
- High level of envelope sealing & right-sized high-efficiency furnace
- Passive solar principles incorporated at south half of house
- Salvaged building materials/fixtures
- Salvaged insulated exterior doors



photographer: bootsy holler