SHED Architecture reimagines a 1990s home with passive building techniques and contemporary style. Located in Seattle, Wash., the 2,820-square-foot project planned for a deeper immersion with its ecological surroundings. SHED worked in collaboration with Thomas Jacobson Construction, structural engineer Swenson Say Fagét and energy modeling from Atvaga Building Modeling for this project.
Modernizing the building required the reconfiguration of living spaces. This includes opening up the kitchen to the other living spaces and expanding the square footage by 20 feet. This transformed the home’s livability. On the exterior the cornice was replaced with open-gap cedar cladding for both functional privacy and aesthetic appeal.
Energy efficiency was also a goal in the remodel. The additions feature rooftop solar array, EV chargers and WaterSense certified fixtures. Updates to the building envelope contributed to the home’s efficiency including 2” continuous exterior insulation, aerobarrier air sealing (<1.0 ACH @ 50 Pa) and the addutions of a high-efficiency Mini-split heat pump HVAC and a high-efficiency heat pump water heater. This remodel by SHED exemplifies modernizing a space for client appeal and sustainable factors.
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