Nest Haus: An Outlier in a Region of Low-Cost Energy
Energy savings isn't the only reason to build energy-efficient homes. As climate change accelerates, sustainability and resilience must take center stage in architectural design. It's not just about cutting costs; it's about creating homes that are comfortable and sustainable in the face of more extreme weather patterns. Hotter, smokier summers and winters with unpredictable cold snaps are becoming increasingly frequent. This is where the concept of creating the best "jacket" for your home comes into play. Nest Haus, for instance, stands as an outlier in a region accustomed to cheap power. It was designed with comfort and efficiency in mind, using both passive and active systems to reduce energy consumption over the home's lifespan.
6 Reasons To Hire An Architect
Whether this is your first time embarking on a home design project or you’ve had previous experiences, considering an architect can transform the way you approach your project.
Q&A Steven Booher, AIA Partner / Principal Architect
“I aim to create clarity when designing. For me this means that a design should make intuitive sense, feel like it belongs in a specific place and for it’s intended use. There is so much complexity in designing and constructing a building – so the goal is for the final building to look and feel timeless - like it’s the only way it could have been made.”
Wenatchee River 02 in Custom Builder Magazine
Edgy Escape
“The lot for this vacation home along the Wenatchee River in the Cascade Mountains offers several acres of wooded riverfront to enjoy, but only about 1,500 square feet of it allow for a reasonable construction area, and that flat pad comes right to the edge of a steep, rocky slope that drops dramatically to the river below.”
Split Cabin in Seattle Magazine
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Cozy and Comfy
Vacation home borrows from Scandinavian, European mountain designs