Greeting from Washington State! Since I’ve vamoosed from Brooklyn for a weeklong holiday respite in the Puget Sound, I figured it’s only fitting to share a little mid-week eco- architectural eye candy direct from the Pacific Northwest.

 

Below you’ll find photos of the LEED Silver-seeking Schell-Wheeler residence in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains (TV junkies take note, this is Twin Peaks territory). Homeowners Schott Schell and Margaret Wheeler are employed as mountain guides so they don’t have to stray too far for work and the house itself, designed by Johnston Architects PLLC and built by Tall Tree Construction, blends beautifully into the secluded surroundings. Personally, I’d get a serious case of wintertime cabin fever living in this specific location (it’s located above Snoqualmie, if you’re familiar with the area) but what a stunning space to get cabin fever in.

 

Among the notable features of this stylish, sustainable home are siding, fascias, and trim milled from trees downed by storms. Energy is supplied by a ground-source heat pump that’s supplemented by solar water preheating and the home itself is designed to capture maximum day lighting. Take a look ... I think the home is a real beauty.