Dwell Development South Alaska Residence

[Matt Muhsam]

Dwell Development-South Alaska Street Residence


September 15, 2009. Seattle, Washington. Dwell Development is one of a select group of Seattle Design/Build firms that have risen to the top during a very challenging period in the local and national real estate markets. In a short period of time they have established a strong brand identity and have set a high bar for residential infill development with their skillful blend of design, location, environmentally friendly building practices and community involvement.

Their recently completed home on S. Alaska Street in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood stands as a testament to their vision for urban infill done right. This 3100 square foot single-family residence boasts artful, light-filled living spaces and a 486 square foot rooftop deck from which to enjoy the beautiful views of Genesee Park, Lake Washington, and Downtown Seattle.

Designed and built with the environment in mind, the home proudly wears the choices for sustainable materials on its sleeve featuring reclaimed fir and polished concrete floors, bamboo cabinets, and fiber cement siding. Dwell’s commitment to green building practices is also evident in the homes Low/No VOC interior finishes, its radiant floor heat, and the extensive use of operable windows promoting passive ventilation instead of air conditioning during the warmer months of the year. From the inside out this home is designed to lessen its resource demands through the use of low flow plumbing fixtures, compact fluorescent lighting, permeable paving surfaces, and drought tolerant plantings.

As with many of Dwell’s projects the walkability of the neighborhood and connection to public transportation are high on the list of priorities. The South Alaska Street home is mere blocks away from the heart of Seattle’s vibrant Columbia City neighborhood and is just a short walk from the city’s new light rail system that connects the area to Downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport to the South. Completed and occupied in late 2008 this home has been host to educational green building events and is a fixture on the evolving architectural landscape of the area.

Dwell continues to create hip, urban homes and is under construction on their latest project Dwell on the Park, scheduled for completion in late spring 2010. These homes are the focus of the Seattle Green Building Series which can be found at http://greendwellingseattle.com and will serve as the location for public tours both during and after construction. Find out more at http://dwelldevelopment.net.

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