Eco Factor: Home constructed from sustainable materials to receive LEED Silver rating.
Designed by Johnston Architects and built by Tall Tree Construction the Schell Wheeler house is made to suit the needs of the owners, Scott Schell and Margaret Wheeler, who wanted a sustainable house in the foothills above Snoqualmie.
The house accommodates both professional and practical demands, but special emphasis was also given on the environmental impact of the dwelling. The house will soon receive a LEED Silver Certification, mostly due to the use of sustainable materials and renewable energy.
Blow-down trees from storms provided the logs that were milled into siding, fascias and trim. A ground source heat pump, which is supplemented by a solar water preheating system supplies energy to the house. The unique design fills this forest retreat with light even during an overcast day, reducing the energy required to illuminate the interiors.
Via: Johnston Architects
