Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Photography: © Dale Lang
Large modern red two-story wood flat roof idea in Seattle

Stylish design sensitive paneling looks great, while protecting the home with a modern rainscreen system and through wall metal flashings.
Small modern two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior idea in Seattle

Murphy Mears Architects | Hester + Hardaway
Minimalist exterior home photo

Trendy house exterior photo in San Francisco

Skysight Photography
Large farmhouse white two-story wood and board and batten exterior home photo in Other

John Granen
Example of a mid-sized minimalist concrete floor and gray floor entryway design in Seattle with white walls and a medium wood front door

John Granen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern multicolored two-story metal exterior home remodel in Seattle with a green roof

Minimalist exterior home photo in Seattle

The front of the house from the airstrip, is nicely nestled into the tress. The stone veneer on the fireplace chimney blends in, as well.
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic black two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Seattle

Exterior looking south at Hardie panels, cedar rain screen siding, and wood glulam beams. Photo: William Sarjeant
Example of a minimalist two-story exterior home design in Seattle with a shed roof

Photo: Ben Benschneider; Interior Design: Robin Chell
Bathroom - modern beige tile bathroom idea in Seattle with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

David O. Marlow
Inspiration for a large rustic green two-story wood exterior home remodel in Denver

Dining room - industrial concrete floor dining room idea in Seattle

Photographer: Jay Goodrich
Modern brown one-story mixed siding flat roof idea in Seattle

Example of a trendy two-story exterior home design in Other

With a compact form and several integrated sustainable systems, the Capitol Hill Residence achieves the client’s goals to maximize the site’s views and resources while responding to its micro climate. Some of the sustainable systems are architectural in nature. For example, the roof rainwater collects into a steel entry water feature, day light from a typical overcast Seattle sky penetrates deep into the house through a central translucent slot, and exterior mounted mechanical shades prevent excessive heat gain without sacrificing the view. Hidden systems affect the energy consumption of the house such as the buried geothermal wells and heat pumps that aid in both heating and cooling, and a 30 panel photovoltaic system mounted on the roof feeds electricity back to the grid. The minimal foundation sits within the footprint of the previous house, while the upper floors cantilever off the foundation as if to float above the front entry water feature and surrounding landscape. The house is divided by a sloped translucent ceiling that contains the main circulation space and stair allowing daylight deep into the core. Acrylic cantilevered treads with glazed guards and railings keep the visual appearance of the stair light and airy allowing the living and dining spaces to flow together. While the footprint and overall form of the Capitol Hill Residence were shaped by the restrictions of the site, the architectural and mechanical systems at work define the aesthetic. Working closely with a team of engineers, landscape architects, and solar designers we were able to arrive at an elegant, environmentally sustainable home that achieves the needs of the clients, and fits within the context of the site and surrounding community. (c) Steve Keating Photography

photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large timeless three-story wood exterior home remodel in Portland Maine

Our client’s goal was to create a small, high-performance, healthy home for herself and her teenage son while providing a place for her father to age in place. An attached private accessory dwelling provides a space for him as well as flexibility in the future. The new home was designed to minimize its footprint on site, made smaller than the original 1930’s house. Embracing adaptability and efficiency, the residence includes two dwellings: a one-bedroom 795 square-foot accessory dwelling at the lower grade and a two-story 1330 square-foot primary dwelling located above. Involved in all aspects of project execution, our client oversaw the process by living in a used trailer parked in the backyard throughout the project’s construction. Family-Share focused on maximizing the footprint’s performance, access to natural light and the health of the occupants. Sustainable features include high-performance glazing, solar preheat for domestic and hot water in-floor heating and reclaimed fir car decking rainscreen siding.

The Ipe rain-screen extends back into the entry alcove and is integrated with a 5-foot wide pivot door. The experience creates a unique sense of mystery, surprise and delight as you enter through into the expansive great room.