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Thermal Mass

Thermal Mass

April 20th, 2009 | , ,

So far we have discussed one of the active climate control systems, Geothermal, utilized in the Ellis Residence. As construction moves right along, we would like to introduce you to the installation of the first passive system, Thermal Mass. Read more ›

Deconstruction... the way to go.

Deconstruction… the way to go.

April 11th, 2009 |

The site for the Ellis Residence is located on the Yeomalt Bluffs overlooking the central Puget Sound and downtown Seattle. A small cabin built in the 1930’s adorned the site. Read more ›

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Project Team and Design Charrette

April 7th, 2009 |

One of the first steps and our first LEED-H credit (ID 1.2) was to assemble a project team. The team has been in place and has given invaluable advise and instruction since the conceptual stages of the design. Read more ›

An Introduction and A Little Catching Up To Do

An Introduction and A Little Catching Up To Do

April 7th, 2009 |

Well, we have some catching up to do here. Construction commenced on the Ellis Residence a few month’s ago. So, we would like to get you up-to-date as soon as possible while still hitting the important steps of construction thus far. Read more ›

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