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- An Intense Christmas Atmospheric River. No California Drought This Year Sat, 21 Dec 24, 1:00pmThe result or this atmospheric river and some weaken cousins this week, will be massive rainfall on the West Coast.
- Will wind and solar hammer hydro in Washington State? Tue, 22 Oct 24, 4:00pmThere are lots of reasons to constrain the galloping growth of wind and solar. Issues like unreliability, excessive cost and environmental destruction. None of them is funny. But the idea that one form of renewables (wind...
- Is Much of Washington State Experiencing Severe and Extreme Drought? Thu, 5 Oct 23, 8:00amFrom the Cliff Mass Weather Blog Cliff Mass It is very unfortunate when government entities provide information that is incorrect and exaggerated. Misinformation made worse by the willing repetition by…
- New Washington library is encompassed in sustainability Wed, 26 Jul 23, 2:30amSustainable construction and design have become a trendy topic in real estate, with homebuyers now proudly showing off their graywater systems and solar panels...
- Tesseract home has views of the mountain and city Tue, 27 Jun 23, 1:30amThe spirit of sustainability and being eco-friendly is all about using what's already there. Use a piece of land the way it is, without hanging it to suit the needs of a building. In the spirit of reclaiming wood, repurposing...
- How Unusual Is the Recent Dry Period? Fri, 9 Jun 23, 7:00amNo suggestion that global warming/climate change is the cause.
- Increased Wildfire Danger over the Western U.S. from Wet and Cold Conditions Sun, 23 Apr 23, 7:00pmA cool, wet winter has created an increased wildfire threat by producing a bountiful volume of flammable grasses.
- Luxurious pods offer lodging in undisturbed landscape Tue, 4 Apr 23, 1:30amOculis Lodge offers a new way to enjoy nature while embracing the luxuries of a high-end hotel experience. Rather than dealing with the hustle and bustle of hotel lobbies and check in process, Oculis offers individual igloo-shaped...
- Breezes and Sunshine to charge Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s EV’s Thu, 9 Feb 23, 5:00amnslee is demonstrating his visionary limitations, as he cannot see the ugly side of his wind, solar, and EV mandated world.
- A bed and breakfast vegan treasure in Washington Wed, 30 Nov 22, 5:30amAs traveling vegans know, it’s often hard to find plant-based food outside of big cities. But in the small town of Kettle Falls, Washington, a vegan encountering Gardenview Estate B&B might think that they’re dreaming,...
- Seattle apartment is an imaginative response to urban growth Tue, 10 May 22, 3:30amSeattle is expected to grow by another 70,000 residents in the next 20 years. A collaboration between The Miller Hull Partnership and Runberg Architecture Group resulted in a whimsical new style of apartment building. With...
- A rustic retreat that's hidden in a forest of Douglas firs Wed, 16 Feb 22, 3:30amMwworks created a warm and rustic, but modern home on Whidbey Island for a multigenerational family to enjoy. Whidbey Island Farm Retreat is a gorgeous getaway that carefully winds its way among Douglas firs the family wanted...
- Indoor-outdoor living drives this design for VAVA House Fri, 21 Jan 22, 6:30amArchitecture takes a variety of forms and serves many purposes, but most people would agree that the best home is one that meets the family's needs and lifestyle goals...
- A model for sustainable tourism in the San Juan Islands Tue, 28 Sep 21, 4:30amThe San Juan Islands have the same problem as lots of beautiful places — it relies on tourism dollars and wants to welcome visitors, but the ecosystem can only take so much...
- This apple factory turned artist ranch is a budding community Fri, 24 Sep 21, 2:30amThis is the story of how a decommissioned apple processing facility became a modern rural retreat. Created by Best Practice Architecture, Cloud Ranch is an amazing combination of the old and the new.[...]