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- This beautiful Washington cabin meets net-zero targets even in extreme temperatures Fri, 14 Sep 18, 12:30amNestled in a historic mining area in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains, a holiday retreat offers luxurious comfort without compromising sustainability targets...
- Shipping containers inspire a light-filled musicians home Wed, 5 Sep 18, 2:30amWhen a couple tapped Coates Design Architects to design a house that could accommodate their baby grand piano, they were also intrigued by the idea of using shipping containers to do the job...
- Modern House on the Prairie Complements its Natural Surroundings Wed, 11 Jun 14, 6:30amOn the expansive prairies of Yelm, Washington, almost every home is traditional and decidedly farmhouse, except one. Eric and Melinda and their two Labradors live in a “modern home on the prairie,” custom-designed by...
- All-in-One Ecopak House Incorporates its Own Shipping Container Into its Structure Tue, 19 Jun 12, 6:00amSeattle Architect Matthew Coates, President of Coates Design Architects, has teamed up with Aircraft Structural Engineer James Green of Building Container LLC, to create a container home like no other – the Eco Pak...