A super-sustainable backyard cottage gives a Ravenna family essential space while taking very little energy VIEW
It’s a DADU to the rescue, and Living Shelter Architects says it’s one of the first in the country designed to be carbon-neutral.
Sandy Deneau Dunham
Sandy Deneau Dunham writes about architecture and design for Pacific NW and is associate editor of the magazine.
A Capitol Hill family remodels its historic home with an appreciative sense of stewardship VIEW
J.A.S. Design Build updates the majestic Bordeaux House, built on ‘Millionaires’ Row’ in 1904, for a family that values the home’s legacy, and its previous...
Karen Braitmayer brings unique perspective to her award-winning work toward accessible architecture VIEW
As an accessibility consultant, an architect and a wheelchair user, her crusade for an inclusive built environment is rooted in public policy, personal motivation and...
The Backstory: a career, and a life, of contributions in architecture, accessibility and advocacy
Accessibility in our built environment is essential — but not yet a given, says award-winning Seattle accessibility consultant and architect Karen Braitmayer.
This modern farmhouse in Laurelhurst keeps a considerately low — yet also ‘black, white and bold’ — profile VIEW
Neighbors and homeowners alike are grateful for a remodel that fits in rather than overpowers.
Inspired by the nesting killdeer, Hood Cliff Retreat respects the nature around it — and represents the theme of this year’s Seattle Design Festival VIEW
Birds and balance come into play in a retreat that gently nestles into its surroundings.
There is space (and at least 1 special space) for everyone in this new waterfront home in Medina — even Blue and B the dogs VIEW
Thanks to ample input and visionary architecture, it’s an awesome outcome for this new home on Fairweather Bay.
First they had to find the right home. Then more space. Then the idea for a cantilevered master bedroom struck out of/into thin air. VIEW
A Broadview family really optimized the options in remodeling a classic 1952 home.
This 1920s Broadmoor home defied definition — until a major remodel ushered in a new era of unmistakable ‘casual elegance’ VIEW
Most of the roof and upper floor were ‘strategically removed’ to create better circulation, functionality, a whole new interior and cohesive consistency.
Newly married, a Magnolia couple tackles a pretty ambitious first project — an entire home in the backyard VIEW
YOUR PLACE: This contemporary DADU is the result of a shared vision that’s as clear as its stunning views.