2011 North Seattle Green Home Tour Sites
13. Woodlawn
A 1902 house with a clumsy 1960s addition was in derelict condition when the builder bought it from the deceased owner's estate. The corner lot, located in the Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, was large and well suited to a grander house. Winner of MBA Remodeler Excellence Award.
14. Eaves / Swartz Project
This Magnolia kitchen shows what environmentally-friendly choices can be for a small scope project within existing footprint of the house. Features low-toxic cabinets, bamboo flooring, and Paperstone countertops.
04. Ballard Home
The Ballard Home is the combination of good design and clients with a strong commitment to building a home that is friendly to the environment.
12. "The Common View House"
Major Wallingford Built Green remodel makes room for the family, but remembers to leave room for a view for the neighbors. Features Living Wall, Green Roof, custom cabinetry, and carefully selected materials. Inset Photo: The green roof, by Solterra Systems, as seen from a bird's eye, and a glimpse of the PV Array, from Silicon Energy of Washington.
06. McTrax Cottage
Backyard Cottage. Resource efficiency was the guiding principle in the design and build of this 612 square foot, two story, detached accessory dwelling unit (backyard cottage) with a primary focus on energy conservation.
11. Urban Sustainability: On the Road to Net Zero
Urban Sustainability: On the Way to Net Zero. Puget Sound Solar shows how to get it done: solar panels, electric car, and rainwater catchment. See how you can slash your energy use by 86% in an older Seattle home, just like us!
03. "Kick Ash" Kitchen Remodel
What do you do when a volcanic eruption knocks down millions of old growth trees? Make cabinets out of them! This 1940's Ballard home had a kitchen typical of its vintage, dated and dingy, until Jackson Remodeling transformed it into a warm, inviting and functional space.
07. Collins Memorial Addition w/ Living Roof
Everyday solutions for everybody. Come see what you can do when remodeling your own home. Workshop at 10:30 am demonstrates effective operations and maintenance which help keep the home green into the future.
01. Hobbit House
Major gut rehab focuses on durability. Aging in place design considerations, including durable materials & backyard cottage allow current owners to stay in the home as family changes in the future. WORKSHOPS
09. Phinney Retreat
In a transformation from suburban tract construction to urban modern sanctuary, this siding and energy retrofit turned outside-in with a beautiful interior remodel. Featuring salvaged flooring and doors, better indoor air quality, and energy monitoring, the open floor plan and soaring views of Green Lake keep you healthy and take your breath away.
10. Dayton Avenue Project
ModelRemodel paired up with the owners of this classic Seattle Tudor to achieve a home with room and an open feel for their growing family. The result was an addition and a complete reworking of the interior using many green and repurposed elements.
08. Mini-B Passive House
The "Mini-B" (mini bungalow) is a 300-square foot dwelling designed to showcase the Passive House method, and meet Seattle's requirements for a backyard cottage on a single-family lot.
02. The Centennial House
A century in the making, the Centennial House is an energy efficient remodel of a classic 1911 Ballard Farmhouse that was in the same family for the last 50 years. Built Green certification pending completion.
05. Davenport / Sharon
Built in 1909, this house was a modest 617 square feet per floor over a crawl space. After living in the home for 3 years, the homeowners were ready to add a guest bedroom/study and mud room, as well as dramatically rework the kitchen. An addition, kitchen remodel, and other upgrades brought this 1909 home up to energy efficiency standards for the first time.
15. Magnolia View Major Remodel
This Perkins Lane home remodel is on a sensitive steep slope overlooking Puget Sound and was Built Green’s first 5-Star Remodel. It includes a vast range of green features – solar panels, energy efficiency measures, rainwater collection, native landscaping, and extensive use of salvaged and recycled materials. Workshops on landscape restoration.
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