Two new high-performance homes in Seattle blend in with their industrial neighborhood while maintaining the highest levels of sustainability.
Seattle-based sustainable home builder Dwell Development recently completed the pair of homes in Georgetown, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood and historic manufacturing hub. The homes’ angled rooftops and reclaimed wood exterior accents are an architectural nod to the warehouses spread throughout the area.
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The 2,500-square-foot homes include three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and alley access to a two-car garage. Their free-flowing floor plans are inspired by airplane hangars, Dwell says, and are designed to maximize square footage, natural lighting, and air flow.
The developer is targeting 5-star Built Green certification, the highest standard of green building certification in Washington State. The walls of the homes are 12 inches thick — twice the standard for a typical code-built home — reducing noise transfer and providing extra protection from the elements.
Thick insulation and triple-glazed windows help to maintain indoor temperatures while a heat recovery ventilation system works to improve indoor air quality. The project team used an EnviroDri exterior barrier system to fight moisture and protect the homes from the wet Seattle weather. The dwellings also feature solar-ready rooftop configurations, airtight building envelopes, and advanced structural framing.
The two new homes are located three miles south of downtown Seattle, and within a few blocks of Georgetown’s vibrant retail and dining district, which has become a culinary and cultural destination.
