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- INTERVIEW: 8 Questions with Architect Tom Kundig Mon, 7 May 18, 9:01pmSeattle-based Olson Kundig Architects is one of our favorite architectural firms, championing the fight for sustainable design. Founded in the late 1960s, the firm has created a collection of structures that rise from the...
- This gorgeous 'Tree House Tower' was built using repurposed timber and old ship materials Tue, 29 Aug 17, 10:24pmWhen architect Jason McLennan isn't busying working on Leonardo DiCaprio's new eco resort off the coast of Belize, the talented designer is enjoying some amazing views from his five-story "tree house tower" on Seattle's beautiful...
- Light-filled timber home is a modern zen haven in Seattle Tue, 18 Jul 17, 7:30pmHow do you combine countryside tranquility with urban style? MW|Works Architecture+Design strikes a thoughtful balance in Helen Street, a beautiful modern home with handsome craftsmanship and careful attention to detail...
- Seattle design covers ugly highway with an elevated park and affordable housing Wed, 17 Feb 16, 2:59amBack in 1962, Interstate 5 cut through the heart of Seattle, essentially splitting the city in half. Now, local architects, Patano Studio Architecture are hoping to rectify the situation by "capping" Interstate 5 with a two-mile-long...
- Pioneering CLTHouse in Seattle was built with the wood of 20 sustainably-grown trees Wed, 28 Oct 15, 8:36amLocated on a small triangular lot in Seattle, this house for a family of four aims to balance out the influences of the oversized alley and rear bank parking lot, and a neighborhood near Lake Washington...
- Renton House overlooks the lake near one of the greenest U.S. cities Wed, 11 Mar 15, 4:02pmThe house was built for two avid cyclists and has a separate entrance and a lot of bike storage and repair spaces. The upper floors are open and provide stunning views of Lake Washington, while retaining a high level of privacy....
- Inhabitat’s Top 7 Most Inspiring Stories of 2014 Sat, 27 Dec 14, 5:30amEvery year you come across those stories that warm your heart and lift your spirits. Whether it involves a tough old lady who refused to back down to developers or a teenager with a brilliant idea that could save the oceans,...
- Wood-Fired Wa_Sauna is a Floating Refuge for Water Lovers in Seattle Wed, 3 Sep 14, 11:49pmWa_sauna is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production. The prototype for the design includes a large wooden platform and a wood-fired sauna. A rear ladder leads from the platform to the roof and...
- Edith Macefield: The 84-Year-Old Who Refused a Million Dollars and Forced a Shopping Mall to Build Around Her House Wed, 19 Mar 14, 11:00pmHave you heard of Edith Macefield? This old lady turned down a million dollars to sell her home to make way for a shopping mall in Seattle, Washington...
- INHABITAT INTERVIEW: 8 Questions with Architect Tom Kundig Tue, 8 Mar 11, 4:34amRead the rest of INHABITAT INTERVIEW: 8 Questions with Architect Tom Kundighttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- Ellis Residence LEEDs the Way in Puget Sound Sat, 23 May 09, 2:00amAs the air warms on Bainbridge Island, construction on the Ellis Residence continues to bring this state-of-the-art sustainable home even closer to its expected LEED Platinum rating...