We recently completed a studio and gallery for a local artist that showcases some playful modern ideas. The art gallery and workshops are built from an array of cargo containers stacked atop one another. A multi-story guesthouse (linked to the art spaces via a…

Our “Salish Handcrafted” home is featured in the November issue of Fine Homebuilding.  You can find it in their new “Houses By Design” section or on their website.  In order to reduce the building’s footprint, we utilized a number of local and salvaged resources…

Fine Homebuilding magazine awarded our “Whidbey Island Farmhouse”  with the BEST REMODEL in this year’s annual HOUSES issue.  The printed publication is just coming out now so look for it on newsstands or in your mailbox…  This unique home blends cutting edge technologies with…

Matthew is one of the featured architects in Whidbey Life Magazine’s spring/summer issue.  The story – “A Place to Call Home…” reflects on the people and qualities that make Whidbey Island architecture unique.  This magazine features a wealth of local talent.; if you enjoy…

The latest installation at Earth Sanctuary is the 25 ft tall Infinity Tower.  Formed from seven stacked octahedra (one of the Platonic Solids), the tower undulates skyward drawing your eye upward across planes of light and shadow. Chuck conceived of the idea – utilizing…

This past year we transformed our work space.  The next time you come by, we’ll be happy to give you a tour.  In addition to adding some much-needed space, we continued our theme of applying new (and old) materials.  This time around,  we incorporated:…

Our cover story from this summer’s Fine Homebuilding was so well received, that our friends at Taunton Press decided to include it in their “Best of Fine Homebuilding – Energy Smart Homes” issue.  It just hit the newsstand  last week and is available until…

We’ve had the unique privilege of participating in all three phases of the restoration of the Si View Community Center.  This beautiful structure lies in the heart of North Bend, Washington – just east of Seattle in the Cascade mountains.  This week’s ribbon cutting…

How sweet it is … to be featured on the cover of a national magazine. Fine Homebuilding is currently featuring a six-page spread on our net zero home in Coupeville, WA.  The article illustrates a number of design principles that we bring into our…

Our renovation of the downtown Hoyt Avenue property was just recognized by the Everett Historical Commission.  The project received a William F. Brown Award for historic preservation this week. It’s a remarkable turn-around.  A few years ago, the buildings were condemned and on the…