Seriously, you have no opinion on regional green projects?
Yesterday, I asked the question ‘what do you think is the greenest project(s) in the region‘ and so far, I have received no comments. Unless I get some comments soon, I will be forced to conclude that you, dear reader, have no opinion on the topic (which I just know isn’t true).
So tell me, what do you think are some of the greenest projects in the region?
If there ever was a post to comment on, comment on this one. You are more than welcome to post anonymously, as evidenced by a past comment by ‘Rico Suave’ (to hear the hilarious song about the real Rico, click here). To read the overview post of the AIA Seattle COTE’s green awards and see pictures of award winners, see below.
To get your creative juices flowing, I’ll broaden the question: what is the greenest project(s) you have worked on, or know of, in the Pacific Northwest (or Pacific region)? It can be built or
unbuilt. What do you think is particularly green about it? Perhaps you think it’s the Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Health and Healing by GBD Architects (above left) or the “inhabit” unit in Seattle by Mithun and HyBrid Architecture (right). P.S. the DJC has written stories on both those projects here and here.
Until you answer, I will be sitting here at the computer, waiting for your response. Come on, I’m begging here!
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April 10th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Since you haven’t had many responses, or none (!) I thought it would be appropriate to submit a project I’m involved with. “Mt Baker Cottages - Built Green for Your Community & Your Lifestyle” consists of a renovated home and 6 new construction homes in the Seattle neighborhood of Mt. Baker (where else?). They will be 3 star and 4 star certified, respectively. It’s exciting to be a part of the Green movement (is it “moving” in Seattle yet?) I’m looking forward to the Green Festival this weekend at the Seattle Convention Center.
For more info on the Built Green homes for sale, go to http://www.MtBakerCottages.Net Thanks for the venue to support sustainability and Green works! Kari Collins / Keller Williams Realty
April 11th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
I think the greenest projects in the region fall under two categories. First are those of permanence………….the wonderful buildings from the late 1800’s to 1920’s that happen to still be standing downtown in Seattle or Tacoma and gracing us with their presence. Some have been retrofitted in major ways other minor. What makes them green is that they continue to withstand the test of time and in many ways address the issues of solar exposure, heating, ventilation and cooling much better than their modern counter parts.
Second category is the opposite of permanence. Tepee or tent like structures that are now only found being used by the homeless or recreational campers. With the least impact on our environment these “green” shelters were once commonly used by nomads who moved regularly adapting with the seasons.
Ironic that both examples are from our past but it seems our modern designs still have a lot to learn from what once worked so well.
April 17th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I agree with Yancy Wrigt’s comment. I manage the Jounal Building, which was built in 1898. It has housed numerous tenants over the past 100 years and with proper care should be part of downtown for years to come. We have operable windows and A/C on only one floor. The trees that were planted in the 1970s have grown and provide great shade, those trees are our A/C.