Project Details “LEED Certified Home”

Description

This new construction Vashon Island home  was a complicated build due to many factors. Mainly because of the unique property dynamics, the Puget Sound to the north and a wetland to the south. The shoreline critical and wetland areas made the construction process more challenging. In order to not disturb the wet land we built a bridge over it.

Unique features the house has are the two lighthouse towers--which are actually sleeping quarters--a cast concrete fireplace and white painted custom cabinetry and paneling.   

Features

• Durable construction and finishes
• Low and zero VOC finishes and paints
• Reclaimed timber flooring (from a local school gym)
• Water catchment system for laundry, toilets and irrigation
• WaterSense toilets and fixtures
• High efficiency irrigation system
• Daylight design
• Locally made doors and windows 
• Recycled content counters
• Permeable driveway
• Restored wetland (with a bridge over the wetland reducing impact of traffic)
• Energy Star appliances
• Energy efficient lighting fixtures, lamps and dimmer switches
• Sustainably harvested lumber
• Closed cell foam insulation