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House Bill 1110 and Expanding Residential Opportunities

by Grouparchitect
Grouparchitect, House Bill 1110, Middle Housing, Multi-family
April 18, 2024

We’ve been hearing about this “middle housing” thing and the changes it will bring to Washington State. Earlier this month, State legislators adopted House Bill 1110 which formally requires jurisdictions to allow more housing typologies and housing density throughout the most densely populated areas. The map above by Makers shows where the various areas of change are concentrated. THANKS, THAT’S NICE. WHAT’S MIDDLE HOUSING? Middle housing (or “missing” middle housing) typically refers to a range of housing types that can provide...

House Bill 1110 and Shoreline

by Grouparchitect
House Bill 1110, Middle Housing, Multi-family, Shoreline
March 11, 2024

Shoreline appears to already be well on their way to incorporating middle housing. We first dove deep into a video from Shoreline from their Home Improvement Workshop Presentation in April 2024 to catch up on where they are planning to go with HB1110 compliance. The video with Elise Keim, planning manager with Shoreline, went into great detail from a number of angles with this presentation and gave a fantastic overview of how the middle housing process will work overall and...

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Clara Apartments Earn Built Green 4-Star!

by Grouparchitect
Award, Built Green, Grouparchitect, Multi-family
February 3, 2023

Congratulations to the Clara Apartments for earning its Built Green 4-Star rating in August 2024! Many thanks to the design and construction team on this project for all their hard work. More coming soon on our projects in Seattle’s University District! To learn more about Built Green follow the link below! https://www.builtgreen.net/about/#mission        ...

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Woodworth Apartments Hosts Art Installation

by Grouparchitect
Articles, Capitol Hill, Mixed-Use
July 10, 2021

To celebrate its debut, The Woodworth Apartments will hosts a pop-up art installation called "Union".  Artists will utilize the blank wall as a canvas for projecting their work 60 feet high.  The Woodworth Apartments is a high-density mixed use building in the heart of the Pike/Pine corridor in the dense and bustling Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The project features ground level as well as basement retail and restaurant area with expansive outdoor seating and sidewalk-oriented storefront exposure. Residential features...

Woodbee House Featured in NW Green Home Tour 2021

by Grouparchitect
Home Tour, Residential, Uncategorized
June 9, 2021

Scott LaBenz (Principal), Adriana Moledo (Project Designer), and Lonnie Oldham (homeowner) hosted a live virtual home tour of Woodbee House located on Whidbey Island for the 2021 NW Green Home Tour. The Woodbee House is a new two-story 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bathroom residence with a walkout daylight basement. This house was designed as an aging in place forever home with the master suite on the main level with no stairs or steps on the entire main level and is roughed-in for...

Grouparchitect Volunteers with The BLOCK Project

by Grouparchitect
Blog, Event, Events, News, non profit, Nonprofit, volunteer
May 18, 2021

Over two weekends, Grouparchitect team members Brian Palidar, Adriana Moledo and Julia Atkins got to work participating in the construction of a backyard tiny home provided by The BLOCK Project.  The BLOCK Project is a program of the Seattle based non-profit, Facing Homelessness.  The work of The BLOCK Project is to provide sustainable, dignified and affordable housing integrated into all residential neighborhoods in Seattle. This is a home for one that includes a kitchenette and private bath, and all landscaping...

Woodbee House to be Featured in NW Green Home Tour 2021

by Grouparchitect
architecture, Event, Feature, Green, Home Tour
April 19, 2021

Mark Your Calendars for the 2021 Virtual Northwest Green Home Tour!  This virtual tour is a free educational, interactive, online event showcasing sustainable, green homes, remodels, and energy retrofits throughout the Pacific Northwest. The show runs for three consecutive Saturdays – May 1, 8 and 15 – with different projects on each day. Join us for the 2021 Virtual Northwest Green Home Tour! Learn about choices for water conservation, indoor air quality, environmentally-friendly materials, energy saving and much more. Experience green...

Ski Day for Grouparchitect with Spreefest 2021

by Grouparchitect
Blog, Event, Events, News
March 3, 2021

Grouparchitect has formed a team that will participate in Spreefest 2021 which is hosted by the Outdoors for All Foundation.  The mission of the Outdoors for All foundation is, "To enrich the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation," and Spreefest is their March fundraising event.  This year, Outdoors for All is combining a virtual fundraiser with a socially-distanced "Spree Ski" on March 13th at Summit at Snoqualmie.  Check back with us for post event...