 Letter from the Director |
Seattle Street of Dreams Turns Green
Green building is entering the mainstream and captivating both the media and consumer marketplace. As one manifestation of this emergence, one of the Northwest's highest profile public events will be featuring green building in 2007. Over 80,000 people will attend the Seattle Street of Dreams at Quinn's Crossing in Snohomish, WA between July 14 and August 19, and every one of them will be seeing green building in action.
The motivation is derived from the belief that tour-goers want to see the most innovative and cutting edge products and practices in new home construction, and much of that innovation is in addressing how our buildings impact the natural environment.
The 2007 Street of Dreams has also picked up on another key trend toward smaller, more manageable spaces. Those tourgoers used to the 10,000 square-foot or larger mega mansions that have been a mainstay on the Street will be in for a surprise this year--there will be no homes over 5,000 square feet.
A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders reinforces this point. According to the study, the national average for new home size declined in 2004 for the first time since the 1970s, and this became a trend in 2005 and 2006 when average home size continued to decline.
As always, some components of the Street of Dreams will be the same. Beautiful open floor plans, outdoor living areas and luxurious finishes are all staples on the Street. Combine those attributes with this year's focus on green construction and you have a region-wide draw to show off the latest trends in the building industry.
The architectural design of this year's homes will include bungalows, cottages and prairie farmhouses, each of which will feature a covered porch or verandah to enhance the community feel. All of the homes will be built to a Built Green 3-Star minimum, with at least two striving for the 4-Star and 5-Star levels. For more information visit www.seattlestreetofdreams.com or find the link on our www.builtgreen.net homepage.
- Aaron Adelstein
| Member News |
Green Building Blocks
Do you ever doubt that "modern" and "green" are marketable approaches to housing? Blip Design's Phinney Ridge remodel which sold in exactly two days, has been selected to appear on the website of a Built Green national affiliate, www.greenbuildingblocks.com. Find out about the features that sold the house, like rain-screen siding, solar-ready prep work, air-quality measures, natural and recycled materials and more.
Green Building Blocks is a new online resource for residential design and building professionals that offers a searchable collection of how-to articles and videos, green home case studies, and over 1,900 independently-reviewed, sustainable building products. It's a valuable source for the national perspective on sustainable home building.
Check out the case study
| Classes |
Classes listed below are approved workshops for fulfilling the annual Built Green education requirement for certifying projects.
Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
| Events |
Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
| Call for Entries/Awards |
2008 Energy Value Housing Award
Are you a builder who incorporates energy value into every facet of the homes you build? Then you might be eligible for an Energy Value Housing Award. All applicants receive a peer review, and complimentary tickets to the EVHA Dinner Ceremony at the 2008 International Builders' Show. Apply for the 2008 EVHA by July 27, 2007. Download the application form at: www.nahbrc.org/evha.
| Job Postings |
Case Design & Project Management LLC
Project Superintendent - Full time Position
Experienced Superintendent needed for our new residential construction projects.
At Case Design & Project Management, we design and build simple, cleanly designed residential projects that are highly energy-and-resource efficient. Our designs and projects have enjoyed national recognition, and we've developed a fanatically loyal list of clients. We are continuously evaluating and incorporating materials and methods that enhance the sustainability of our projects.
Skills and Experience:
- Thorough knowledge of residential construction--from site layout to finish.
- Demonstrated ability to run residential projects on time and within budget.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including, MS Word, Excel, and MS Project.
- An inquiring mind and a growing knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
- Construction Management Certificate and/or LEED certification is a plus.
Key Elements of position:
- Day-to-day supervision of construction
- Subcontractor management
- Responsible for jobsite safety
- Material Procurement and recycling
- Value engineering and efficient use of resources.
- Project quality control and weather tightness
The Construction Superintendent reports to the Construction Manager, and has overall responsibility for directing the construction on the assigned project(s). This position involves regular co-ordination with the sub-contractors, and other members of the project team.
As a small but growing office, we focus on elegant solutions to practical urban problems. We value innovative and sustainable methods of building and living. Our work is about wise use of resources, creativity by doing more with less, and a regenerative approach to urban development.
None of us does the same thing every day, and each one of us knows at least some part of each other's job. We offer a flexible, healthy work setting, challenging, relevant work, and strong support for lifelong learning. We are passionate in our enjoyment of--as well as our defense of--the natural environment.
Compensation Range: $45,000-55,000 D.O.E. and Qualifications
Respond with cover letter and resume by email only- no calls to tony@case-architects.com.
| New Certifications |
Congratulations to CamWest Development Inc. for certifying ninety homes at Tyler's Creek in Redmond as 3-Star Built Green; Conner Remodeling and Design for certifying two remodel projects in Seattle as 2-Star Built Green; and Real Estate Investment Partners for certifying eight homes on Rainier Avenue S in Seattle as 3-Star Built Green.
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