Curbed Seattle – Jan 2015
It wasn’t so long ago that we had no homes in Seattle that met the rigorous Passive House standards. Nowadays, they’re a little bit more common, so if you’re gonna talk up the energy-efficiency of your new project, you need an interesting angle. The CORK Haus, Dwell Development’s new Columbia City construction, has a pretty good hook and it’s right there in the name. The structure is built using 100% natural cork siding all the way from Portugal, where it’s a popular building material known for long-term durability and insulation. Other energy-efficient touches include a heat recovery ventilation system (HRV), induction stove and high performance windows and the fact that the home is solar-ready.
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