Living Building Challenge
Crafting Tomorrow: How Casey Schuchart is Modernizing Schuchart Construction While Honoring 35 Years of Tradition
When Casey Schuchart first picked up a hammer as a high school student working for his father’s construction company, he probably didn’t envision...
Port of Seattle’s $100MM Fishermen’s Terminal Overhaul Enters Critical Construction Phase
Maritime Innovation Center nears completion as major dock reconstruction looms for 2026 The Port of Seattle’s ambitious, nearly $100 million redevelopment of Fishermen’s...
Western Washington University Celebrates Dedication of 54,000 SQFT Kaiser Borsari Hall
The completion of Kaiser Borsari Hall marks the first U.S. higher education STEM building to pursue Zero Energy and Zero Carbon certification. Bellingham,...
Port of Seattle Breaks Ground on Maritime Innovation Center at Fishermen’s Terminal
The adaptive reuse project will align with the Port of Seattle’s sustainability-driven mission (Seattle, WA) May 2024 — On May 21, the Port...
The PAE Living Building in Portland Receives Full Living Building Challenge Certification
The building generates 113% of the energy it needs from solar, captures rainwater for drinking, and screens out hazardous chemicals. It is transforming...
East Design Review Board Moves Forward Westbank’s Proposal for 380-Unit Residential Tower in Seattle
By Kate Snyder A proposal for a multifamily development in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood was met with approval during a recent Early Design...
Southwest Design Review Board Moves Forward a Proposal for a 100-Unit Assisted Living Facility in Seattle
By Kate Snyder A proposal for a new assisted living facility in Seattle took another step toward completion. During an Early Design Guidance...
PAE Living Building in Portland Opens
Portland, OR – The PAE Living Building, designed to meet the world’s most rigorous sustainability standards, has opened its doors in Portland, Oregon. The...
Emergence of SE2050 Challenge Gives Structural Engineers Long-Awaited Seat at the Sustainability Table
By Meghan Hall As sustainable building practices emerged within commercial real estate, a heavy amount of the focus has been placed on the...
182-Unit Residential Project Slated for Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood Asked to Return for Additional Design Review
By Meghan Hall As Seattle continues to densify, project teams are tasked with an array of design challenges. Chief among them are creating...
Seattle’s 2030 Challenge Pilot Program Looks to Build on Momentum Made by Living Building Challenge Pilot
By Jack Stubbs Seattle has long been regarded as a leader in sustainable design initiatives in the built environment—with programs like LEED, Living...
Bullitt Center Highlights Benchmark for Sustainable Design Amid Concerning Lack of Regional Leadership
By Jack Stubbs The Puget Sounds region is often thought of as forward-thinking when it comes to the implementation of sustainable design strategies...
