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Hawthorne Residence
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.

Sustainable features include

Rainscreen
Water catchment system and rain infiltration gardens
Industrial-reclaimed fir cabinets with FSC cores by local CORE casework
Resin-paper countertops by local Richlite
Pervious driveway
Low-VOC adhesives, foams & caulks throughout
No-VOC & low-VOC paints
FSC-certified framing lumber & sheathing
High insulation value
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
Energy efficient appliances and lighting fixtures


photographer: bootsy holler