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This modern Seattle
home effectively
combines repurposed
building materials
and energy-efficient
technology.
EVERY HOME BUILT by Dwell
Development is designed with
the goal of net-zero energy use.
The Reclaimed Modern home,
built on an infill lot in Seattle, is
no exception. The lot lines were adjusted
to maximize solar siting, and an existing
home was also renovated. “We use a
holistic approach at Dwell Development
similar to the farm-to-table idea, where we
incorporate local materials into our homes
From the Judges
“Great use of an existing
lot and reconfigured lot
lines to accommodate
good solar exposure and
build two dwellings on a
single lot, maximizing the
infill density.”
that are natural, recycled or repurposed.
It’s about making conscious choices,” says
Anthony Maschmedt, owner of Dwell
Development.
The pathway leading up to the
3,140-square-foot three-story home is made
out of concrete, repurposed from a public
sidewalk removed during construction. The
home’s exterior incorporates salvaged wood
and corrugated metal from a deconstructed
barn in the Willamette Valley.
“We have always used a lot of materials
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