Dwell Development recently completed this four home community in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The single family dwellings were designed by staff architect Julian Weber to be style conscious while seamlessly integrating ecological technology. The community achieves a Built Green 5-Star Certification via 800-watt solar arrays and recycled materials, and was chosen as a recent case study for the Built Green home building program. Each home is approximately 1600 square feet, spread throughout three levels of living space, including roof top decks. Interiors feature high end finishes, including Australian Cypress flooring and Ann Sacks tile.
Dwell Development worked closely with the city of Seattle in the design and construction of the homes, securing a site in a walkable neighborhood with access to the burgeoning new light rail system. The homes uphold Dwell’s commitment to building homes that act as a positive catalyst and add density to growing communities.
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This is definately the way forward. We should all be converting to Eco Homes and fit our homes out with eco products. I found this great site which supplies decor for an Eco Home.
I am wondering why earth sheltered homes are not more popular, and specifically why they come under the same planning restrictions as an above ground home.
There are only about 60 in England, and I have a suitable plot with ideal sunken area, suitable for such a project, but looks hopeless to ever get the necessary permission, comments welcome