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Seattle, Washington | Portland, Oregon
Vashon | Whidbey | Mercer | Bainbridge | Renton | Burien | Tacoma | Shelton | Auburn
In June of 2024, I fulfilled a dream to return to Greece. Instead of hunkering down in one place (or laying on the beach) I rented a car and spent 10 days cruising around the Greek mainland, visiting ancient sites, hiking to the top of ancient acropolises in 100-degree heat, and visiting museums, with a sketchbook in hand.
Developing new lots is fraught with challenges, including the need to provide water and septic, as well as working around environmental hazards such as wetlands, streams, slopes, and bad soils. Read this guide to be aware of what you need to consider when developing new property in rural areas like King County.
A backyard cottage is an opportunity for homeowners to leverage the development potential of their lots, while helping to ease our region’s housing crisis. Here is an introduction to building a cottage in Seattle, outlining key zoning requirements and feasibility issues.
“Passive House” is a practical system for achieving low-energy buildings. It uses a combination of strategies such as good solar orientation, thicker walls, good mechanical systems, air-tight envelope, and high-performance windows to give you a health, warm, happy home.