Curbed Seattle – April 2015

What once was old is new again. That’s the thinking behind this net-zero “Reclaimed Modern” home in Columbia City by Dwell Development. Designed by Julian Weber with interiors by Abbey Maschmedt, this eco-friendly home is out to prove the combination of modern design and pragmatic necessity is the future of Seattle development. With materials cultivated from its surroundings, this home lives true to the firm’s principle belief of conservation. The exterior of the home is coated with Enviro-Dri, an applied weather-resistive barrier, that seals the exterior of the building against moisture intrusion, protecting the home from the harsh Pacific Northwest climate. The pervious concrete keeps rainwater onsite, recharging the ground water and lessening the burden on the storm water infrastructure.

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