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Dwell on Design 2018

by OSC
Home Fair, Prefab/Modular
March 28, 2018

Come see Grouparchitect and Method Homes at Dwell on Design in LA! Complimentary one-day passes available! If you are in the LA area and are interested in seeing a model prefab home on display, please be our guest at Dwell on Design 2018 Conference in Los Angeles on April 5-7 2018. We’ll be showcasing a newly designed Method Homes | Grouparchitect Option Series model and will be available to answer any questions you have on prefabricated modular construction and design. Signup at https://l.feathr.co/v1/DwellonDesign18-Landing-Page-Grouparchitect Click...

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In Case You Missed the Ice Box Challenge Last Week

by OSC
Passive House
October 6, 2017

Last week, a crowd gathered in Occidental Square to gawk at two chunks of ice. The ice had been melting for 20 days, but one block had melted much faster than the other. The event attracted a crowd because the ice blocks were part of an exhibit dubbed the Ice Box Challenge*. There were two boxes, one constructed to minimum levels of insulation per energy code, and one constructed to a much higher level of insulation: the Passive House standard. Each...

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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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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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Design Review Board Welcomes Emily McNichols

by OSC
Board Member, Design Review Board, Emily McNichols, Grouparchitect, Seattle, update
April 11, 2016

We are happy to announce Emily McNichols’ appointment as a City of Seattle Design Review Board member! Emily is a Senior Project Architect at Grouparchitect and has demonstrated strong leadership and skill in the office. Our team is proud of her achievement and knows that she will be a valuable asset to the members of the Northwest Board. She began her service on Monday, April 4th....

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Gavin Erickson Earns Licensure

by OSC
Architecture License, Gavin Erickson, Grouparchitect, Seattle, update
February 22, 2016

Grouparchitect is proud to announce that one of our long standing members has earned his architecture license in Washington State. Gavin Erickson has been with Grouparchitect for 9 years, leading many projects from single family remodels to mixed-use developments. To view more projects Gavin has worked on, click here....

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Lake Forest Remodel

by OSC
Billiards, Family Room, Fireplace, Grouparchitect, Interior Design, Kitchen, Modern, Remodel, Renovation, Residential
November 9, 2015

This rambler, located on a large secluded lot, became the focus of a number of updates to the existing infrastructure. The kitchen and family rooms were updated with modern finishes and the laundry room has been expanded to include dog washing amenities and extra storage. In the bedroom wing, the bathrooms will see a complete reworking to create a true master bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower.If you’d like to see more details about the Lake Forest Park Remodel, click...

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Delano Apartments

by OSC
completion, Delano Apartments, Grouparchitect, Mixed-Use, Redmond
November 2, 2015

The Delano Apartments are the 2012 recipient of the Outstanding Design Award in the City of Redmond’s Excellence in Design Awards. These apartments reside on a prominent corner site that is surrounded by fir trees within the Redmond Town Center.The exterior landscaping reflects a residential scale with respect to adjacent multifamily apartments as well as a nearby park.  Ground floor units are connected to the streetscape via walk-up entries.A large common amenity room with external barbeque flanks the central, west...

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Capitol Hill Apartments – Construction Update – October

by OSC
Apartment, Capitol Hill, Construction, Construction Update, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multifamily, Seattle
October 26, 2015

The Capitol Hill Apartments construction team has completed the exterior framing.  Pedestrians are now able to visualize the upcoming structure.  The building’s penthouse level butterfly roof adds a recognizable angular skyline to the neighborhood.The structure is located atop a hill which allows for sweeping views out towards Lake Washington, the Cascade Mountains, and the local territory. The windows are currently being installed, just in time for the autumn rainfall.  The cantilevered floors will provide weather protection from Seattle’s damp weather climate. ...

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