1131 Yakima
Seattle, WA
Under Construction 2008



This house lift and complete remodel will be complete in Autumn 2008, on this home's 100-year birthday. This project is on track for a 5-Star Built Green Certification.

Sustainable features include

Rainwater catchment system for toilet flushing and laundry
Insulated Concrete Forms, by Amvic
High-fly-ash concrete
Advanced framing & super-insulation
High-performance insulation techniques
High-performance envelope sealing
Hydronic heating system throughout
FSC-certified framing lumber & sheathing
Salvage building material
Reclaimed clear VG fir rainscreen siding
Glazing by Alpen Energy Group
Modular green roof
Green wall
Metal roof with heat-reflective coating
Pervious driveway
Native plant landscaping
Wiring for future solar electricity
Piping for future solar water pre-heat
Reclaimed Madrone and water-tank redwood cabinets by local CORE casework
Low-toxic finishes