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Architects: David Jameson Architect
- Year: 2011
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Barcode House / David Jameson Architect
zHome / David Vandervort Architects
Situated in the Issaquah Highlands just east of Seattle, zHome is envisioned as a ten unit, net zero energy and net zero carbon town home community. The 0.4-acre site is part of a larger parcel located at the entrance to the Highlands neighborhood. The larger parcel was planned as a combined project including the zHome site along with a mixed-use project that is being constructed by the YWCA.
Building 2345 / Höweler + Yoon Architecture
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Architects: Höweler + Yoon Architecture
- Year: 2007
Anacostia Library / The Freelon Group Architects
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Architects: The Freelon Group Architects
- Area: 22000 m²
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Manufacturers: Kingspan Insulated Panels, Morin Corp.
Cascadia Center for Sustainable Design and Construction / Miller Hull Partnership
Slated to be one of the most ambitious green buildings in North America, the Cascadia Center for Sustainable Design and Construction will be the world’s most energy-efficient commercial building reinforcing the city of Seattle’s commitment to be at the forefront the green building movement. This exciting new building is planning to achieve the Living Building Challenge (version 2.0), as described by the International Living Building Institute.
The mixed-use building will serve as the future headquarters of the Bullitt Foundation as well as provide office and commercial space for leaders in the green building industry. Thursday, May 4th, at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, a free community event will present the Cascadia Center. Further details can be found here.
Architects: Miller Hull Partnership Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Project Team: PAE Consulting Engineers, Point32, Schuchart Construction
Urban Design Forum to Discuss Seattle's Civic Square Development
This coming Monday, April 25th the Urban Design Forum presents the opportunity to hear discussion about the stalled Civic Square development and other “interim use” sites in downtown Seattle. Sean Canady from GGLO, Robert Smith from Foster + Partners and City of Seattle representatives will be present. The Seattle Civic Square project, which completes the final phase of a ten-year civic masterplan, provides a vital new focus for Seattle’s civic life, reinvigorating the south downtown area for the whole city’s benefit.
Struggling Cities, Exhibit of Japanese Urban Projects in the 1960s
The internationally touring exhibit ‘Struggling Cities’ focuses on the proposals of urbanization by Japanese architects in the 1960s including:
High Bridge ARTLAB / in situ studio
GGA Offices / Group Goetz Architects
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Architects: Group Goetz Architects
- Area: 16000 ft²
- Year: 2009
Ansel Adams Gallery / Group Goetz Architects
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Architects: Group Goetz Architects
- Area: 3600 ft²
- Year: 2010
Foley and Lardner / Group Goetz Architects
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Architects: Group Goetz Architects
- Area: 210000 m²
- Year: 2010
American University School of International Service / William McDonough + Partners and Quinn Evans | Architects
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Architects: William McDonough + Partners and Quinn Evans | Architects: William McDonough + Partners and Quinn Evans|Architects
- Area: 75000 ft²
Watergate Apartment / Robert Gurney Architect
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Architects: Robert Gurney Architect
- Area: 1250 ft²
Lorber Tarler Residence / Robert Gurney Architect
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Architects: Robert Gurney Architect
Union Station Bicycle Transit Center / KGP design
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Architects: KGP design
- Area: 1750 ft²
Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition / Robert Gurney Architect
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Architects: Robert Gurney Architect
Eastern Market Row House Renovation / David Jameson Architect
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Architects: David Jameson Architect
- Area: 1150 ft²