Image by Lara Swimmer Photography Architectural firm Weber Thompson takes a look at its green headquarters after a decade of use.

Infiltration maps streamline
land-use planning
Developers can now assess a parcel’s water quality requirements in hours rather than days.

By EMELIE CRUMBAKER
Aspect Consulting

State helps turn brownfields
into affordable housing
The Healthy Housing Remediation Program takes the cost of cleanup out of the development equation.

By BOB WARREN
Department of Ecology

More buildings set their sights on net zero
The cost of small-scale solar power systems has declined more than 70 percent in the last 20 years.

By CHRIS FLINT CHATTO
ZGF Architects

10 years later: Weber Thompson’s HQ is better with nature

Biophilic design has connected workers with the natural world, making them healthier and happier.

By MYER HARRELL
Weber Thompson

Accelerating cleanup with adaptive management

Adaptive management may work best on large and complex sediment sites.

By CHRIS MOODY
Farallon Consulting

Bold actions are needed to save local orcas

The southern resident orca population is down to 74 whales — the lowest in 30 years.

By PAUL SCHLENGER
ESA

Facebook’s new home will have 1st Salmon Safe woonerf

Private developers must own both sides of the street to build a woonerf in Seattle.

By LORI MASON CURRAN
Vulcan Real Estate