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Passive House: A Not-So-Passive Approach to Green Building

by OSC
Green Building, High Performance, Passive House, Sustainability
September 28, 2017

Those of us who care about climate change don’t think of ourselves as very “passive” about it. Actively participating in making a positive impact is what the green building standard Passive House is all about.  One of the most rigorous energy efficiency certifications for buildings, Passive House buildings are designed to be extremely airtight and well-insulated to the point that you could heat them with a light bulb. These buildings typically enjoy not only cost savings from their low energy...

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Grouparchitect welcomes our first Certified Passive House Consultants

by OSC
Update Grouparchitect
September 22, 2017

Grouparchitect is proud to announce that Gavin Erickson AIA and Andrea Detweiler have earned the title of Certified Passive House Consultants as awarded by the Passive House Institute US. Passive House is one of the most rigorous green building standards and results in a healthier indoor environment and long-term cost savings. To learn more, visit us at https://grouparch.com/resources/green-building/. Continue checking back in here for ongoing updates about Passive House and other sustainably-focused projects! ®  and CPHC® are certification marks of Passive...

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NW Green Tour – April 2017

by OSC
Grouparchitect, NW EcoBuilding, Remodel, Remodeled Homes Tour, tour
April 19, 2017

The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild is having their annual Northwest Green Home Tour on April 29-30. This event promotes and educates the public on sustainable design with new green homes and energy retrofits. Everyone is welcome to join the tour and engage with the designers and builders of these households at various locations in Columbia City, West Seattle, Wallingford, and other local neighborhoods. This will be Grouparchitect’s second time participating in the NW Green Home Tour. We are very excited to display...

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PNA Home Fair 2017

by OSC
Home Design, Home Fair, Phinney Center, PNA, Remodel Fair
January 23, 2017

The 19th Annual Home Design & Remodel Fair offers the resources to get ready for any new construction or home modifications. The +50 exhibitors provide one-on-one conversations, ranging from navigating the City of Seattle permit process to seismic home retrofit recommendations. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from home-organizing experts, meet specialty contractors, government agencies and non-profits. Grouparchitect will be one of many architects, suppliers, designers, landscape professionals, nonprofit groups and permitting agencies at the Phinney Center Blue Building. This is...

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Mountainside Yoga Studio

by OSC
California, Method Homes, Mountainside, Northstar, Prefab, Tahoe, Yoga Studio
July 18, 2016

This free-standing yoga studio will be set amongst the trees and boulders at Mountainside at Northstar Lake Tahoe, California. Its heavy timber framing and rich material palette reflects the surrounding mountains. A large deck allows the yoga classes to spill into the outdoors. Due to the cold climate, the building’s orientation, glazing, and shading is fine-tuned for energy efficiency. This project is a collaboration with Method Homes, Mountainside Partners, and Sage Modern....

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Beacon Hill – Rowhouses

by OSC
architecture, beacon hill, render, rowhouse, Seattle
July 4, 2016

The existing site was subdivided to accommodate two townhomes and a single family residence on the opposing side. The two sites were designed simultaneously to coherently maximize the square footages according to each household and its needs. Each townhouse unit has an attached garage and a guest room on the ground floor. The second level has an open floor plan with the living room overlooking the bustling street, Beacon Ave. The third level has 2 bedrooms...

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The Mercantile – Construction Progress – June 2016

by OSC
Apartment, Bothell, Construction, framing, Multifamily, progress, The Mercantile
June 13, 2016

Level 3’s PT slab was poured earlier this month, allowing the wood framing construction to begin. There is a 2 story elevation change from the west side of the property, off of 102nd Ave NE, to the east side of the property.  The topography meets the third floor on the east end of the building, as shown in the image above.The podium’s structure is complete and the tower is taking form. The image on the left shows the framing for...

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May 25, 2016

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The Mercantile – Construction Progress – May 2016

by OSC
Apartment, Bothell, Construction, Multifamily, Residential, The Merc, The Mercantile
May 23, 2016

The Level 3 post-tension slab is being laid out this week.  The back of the structure is beginning to emerge above ground.The supporting deck is assembled with some shoring along the edges.The concrete walls’ framework and shoring is occupying majority of floor space on site.  The image on the left displays where the new construction meets the old.  A concrete wall will be poured in alignment with the existing masonry wall.Keep updated with the Mercantile project by clicking here....

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The Mercantile – Construction Progress – April 2016

by OSC
Apartment, Bothell, Construction, Multifamily, progress, pt slab, slab on grade, The Mercantile
April 18, 2016

The slab on grade is complete on the Mercantile site, located in Bothell.  The concrete columns are erected at the ground level.  Soon after, the level 2 deck was prepped for a concrete pour.The forms were constructed and lined with reinforced bars and ties, as illustrated in the image below.  The formwork for the concrete pour is completely sealed to prevent any leaks or blowouts as the concrete cures. Once the deck shoring is in place, the construction team laid...

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