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B&V’s First Built Green Certified Project

Great news! It’s been a long process, but we just received confirmation that our Ballard Locks Residence, built by Hammer & Hand, has qualified for a 4-Star Rating in the Built Green program! Built Green practices are designed to provide homeowners with comfortable, durable, environmentally friendly homes that are cost-effective to own and operate. Cheers!

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Press: Design Bureau

The long-anticipated print edition of Design Bureau’s Spring 2015 Architecture Issue has finally arrived, and nestled among all the other great things, Board & Vellum's "Seattle Box" project is featured!

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Best of Houzz 2015

For the 2nd year in a row, Board & Vellum has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design & Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. What’s even more satisfying, is that we managed to maintain this level of excellence, all while growing the firm about 200%. Many thanks to everyone!

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Revit: The Next B&V Frontier

It's happening, Board & Vellum is taking the leap into adopting Revit, a BIM software. So, what is that, and what does it mean, Sara breaks it all down for you here.

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How to Hide a TV: Jeff Gives Tips in this Seattle Met Magazine Feature

Jeff was recently asked to contribute to an article for Seattle Met magazine, by Angela Cabotaje, about how to hide a television screen. It's a common design challenge, and if you're looking to solve it at your place, you might find the tips helpful. Check it out on the news stands!

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2014 Highlights

2014 was a wild ride! From the personal to the professional and back again, or all mixed together, Jeff takes a breather to recap what actually happened in this blur of a year.

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Our news recognition stories.

Board & Vellum earns Best of Houzz in both the “Design” and “Service” categories, for the 8th year in a row.

Best of Houzz 2021: Design & Service

We are excited to be recognized for the 8th year in a row with Best of Houzz awards for both Design and Service. Many, many thanks to our wonderful clients and partners who’ve collaborated with us over the years!

Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2019 – Jeff Pelletier at Board & Vellum

Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2020

In the architecture and construction industry, Fixr releases an annual list of who they consider experts in the construction industry. Jeff Pelletier has made the cut for the last four years!

Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle: Board & Vellum makes the 2020 list.

Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle: Seattle Architects’ 2020 List

Seattle Architects includes Board & Vellum on their list of the 15 Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle in 2020.

Board & Vellum makes Expertise’s list of the Best Architects in Seattle, 2020.

Best Architects in Seattle: Expertise’s 2020 List

Expertise examined 138 architecture firms in the Seattle area and selected only 19 to make their list of Best Architects in Seattle, including Board & Vellum.

Board & Vellum comes in at #3 on Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List of Best Seattle Architects.

Best Seattle Architects: Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List

Board & Vellum comes in at #3 on Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List of Best Seattle Architects.

Board & Vellum wins 2020 Best of Houzz awards in the Design & Service categories.

Best of Houzz 2020: Design & Service

We are so appreciative of our fantastic clients, collaborators, and fans — with your support, we are excited to have been recognized for the 7th year in a row for Best of Houzz awards for both Design and Service. Thank you!

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