Architecture

Save the Trees, Build Urban Housing!

My journey to urbanism took a twisted path. I grew up in rural Kitsap County, studied forest ecology, and worked in the woods of...

Call to Action: Support 133 Homes in Magnolia at Upcoming Design Review

The all-volunteer West Design Review Board will hear about a project at 2550 32nd Ave W that would house new neighbors and bring an...
A view of towers in Belltown, Seattle WA.

Bayview Tower Project Marks A Step Forward in Decarbonizing Buildings

For tenants of large apartment buildings, the prospect of a new water heating system installation can be cause for alarm. Prolonged utility shutoffs present...

Sunday Video: The Inventor’s Dream House

It's always interesting when one of the architecture channels has an opening drone shot that makes you go, "Wait, I know that leafy hill...
A four story building includes simple small balconies and a yellow and gray exterior.

Harrell Considering Easing Micro Housing Restrictions

Despite skyrocketing housing prices across Washington State, the state legislature has failed to pass any bills easing statewide housing restrictions and promoting missing middle...

New High School Headed To Seattle Center, Master Plan May Be Revamped

Seattle Center, the city's central playground of culture and engagement in Uptown, could be headed for an update to its governing master plan. Future redevelopment...

Africatown Finetunes Its Designs for Midtown Center

Community engagement continues to inform design plans for new developments at 23rd and Union in the Central District Last summer more than 200 volunteers participated...

Sound Transit Brings Two Lynnwood Link Stations To 60% Design

Sound Transit recently released details on its 60% design plans for two new stations and select corridor improvements as part of its Lynnwood Link...