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Northwest Green Home Tour 2014

Northwest Green Home Tour

by OSC
Events, Green, Sustainability
April 3, 2014

Northwest Green Home Tour. A free public tour of green new homes and remodels in the Seattle area. In its fourth year, the Northwest Green Home tour, seeks to promote modern eco-conscious residential design by exposing the public to 35 home sites that embody the sustainable ethos. This free tour is an event hosted by partners Built Green and the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, both local champions of green architecture. The Green Home Tour is on April 26th from...

LIV Apartments – Construction Update – Late Mar. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
March 31, 2014

Progress moved towards foundation walls nearing the end of March after pouring and curing slabs previously shown.  In the right of the picture is a cured slab and columns, and on the left is form work, reinforcing, and post tension cables ready for concrete to be poured.  progress will continue vertically as each level is poured and cured in sections click here for more blogs on the LIV Apartments...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Mar. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Remodeling, Residential
March 31, 2014

This March has been a busy month for the Clyde Hill Residence as the entryway and entry roof have completed framing, the exterior is stripped of existing cladding, and the interior framing is pushing towards completion.  March also saw the installation of most the windows and exterior doors.  Once this installation is complete work will be at a rapid pace on the interior of the building as construction moves towards drywall, fixture installation, painting & finishes, and move in. These views...

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Seattle Modern Home Tour

by OSC
Events
March 21, 2014

Ring in the start of spring this weekend and celebrate the warm weather and sunshine rolling into town with an all day modern home tour! Saturday March 22nd the Seattle Modern Home Tour takes place from 11am to 5pm. If you’re quick and can get your tickets today they’re $30, otherwise day of tickets will run $40. This self guided tour features six homes from different Seattle neighborhoods of the city ranging from Northgate to Morgan Junction in West...

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Prefab Homebuyer Seminar

by OSC
Events, Prefab/Modular, Tips
March 14, 2014

A Class for Homebuyers Pursuing New Construction Projects Join Grouparchitect and our partners to learn specifics on searching for land, site and building costs, the permit process, architectural design, and more. Bring your questions and let our team help you navigate the building process. Presenting Partners Method Homes Method Homes’ mission is grounded in the principles of quality and sustainability. They are committed to creating beautiful, sustainable structures using a streamlined process that allows them to build a custom home much faster than the...

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Home Design 101 – Working with an Architect

by OSC
Events, Resources, Tips
March 7, 2014

Dreaming about a project and not sure where to start? Trying to figure out how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family's changing needs? Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction--or if you are just curious about the design process--AIA architects can help. Join Anna Mihkels AIA and Scott LaBenz AIA at Siematic Seattle for an information-packed seminar on the basics of design and construction including...

LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – LATE FEB. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
March 2, 2014

The level 1 post tension slab poured and curing with materials to form the columns and next floor level staged for future use.  The previous slab on grade (parking level 1) is now the support for the ramped portion of level 1.  Next in the process will be to lay down sheathing, steel reinforcing, and post tensioned cables.   click here for more blogs on the LIV Apartments...

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LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – MID FEB. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
February 28, 2014

The LIV Apartments take the step to the next level as progress with concrete progresses.  Slab on grades have been poured and work now begins on new levels.  In order to hold the new levels a series of temporary scaffolds and cribbing will be used to support the weight of the concrete as it cures.  In addition to the temporary supports permanent columns are also cast that will support all of the levels above. Work progresses with the form work for...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Feb. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, News, Remodeling, Residential
February 28, 2014

As progress on the Clyde Hill Residence moves forward this post will document progress made during the month of February. As this project was taken over mid renovation our work has been to tweak the design our clients’ desires.  These tweaks are enlarging rooms & windows, removing windows & exterior cladding, adding a new roof over the main entry, and more will come in posts to come. View up the hill toward the living room and deck side of the home...

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How to Choose an Architect for Your Project?

by OSC
Resources
February 21, 2014

Licensed architects are specialists. Part of becoming one is to understand a multitude of details, products, and technologies within a specific field of design. This only happens with years of experience and continuing education. In order to find the right residential architect you've got to ask the right questions. Here are a few...

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