Handcrafted In La Conner

South-facing windows and concrete floors accompanied with air-tight insulation of the exterior walls means the temperature can be easily and naturally regulated through passive solar design. Geothermal water heating heats water in a more eco-friendly way, and highly efficient appliances and PV electric panels also work to make this a highly resilient home.

The exterior of the home blends with the flowering landscaping, nested among tall evergreens. The muted material palette helps merge the home with the trees – almost suggesting it was meant to be there — and the angles at which the roofs intersect create a dynamic moment of interest like tree branches intertwining in the forest. In the back of the house, a spacious ground-level deck provides the homeowners with a secluded area to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Large glass doors help foster a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

Natural, organic materials help make, the interior of the home feel warm, cozy, and inviting. The neutral walls and concrete flooring are complemented by the rich hues of wooden accents, like the window frames and heavy timber beams. The shed roofs and vaulted ceilings create varied room heights that help distinguish and compartmentalize spaces within the open floor plan without inhibiting the area’s flow. Tall, abundant windows work to both brighten the home and regulate its temperature.

Through close collaboration with the homeowners during the design and construction phases, we achieved a home that’s both highly functional, sustainable, and reflective of the original vision. Sustainable design methods and repurposed materials helped define the rustic aesthetic of the home, and will continue to accommodate this pair for years to come.