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Madrona Passive House

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SHED designed the main interior and exterior spaces to optimize solar exposure to the south while prioritizing an open connection to the expansive views to the east.
SHED designed the main interior and exterior spaces to optimize solar exposure to the south while prioritizing an open connection to the expansive views to the east.
Spaces requiring privacy and less natural light are arranged on the north side of the home to reduce glazing area and heat loss.
Spaces requiring privacy and less natural light are arranged on the north side of the home to reduce glazing area and heat loss.
A steel overhang protects the homeowners from Seattle rain from the garage to the kitchen.
A steel overhang protects the homeowners from Seattle rain from the garage to the kitchen.
The decks open up to views of Lake Washington and are connected to the home by large floor to ceiling sliding doors.
The decks open up to views of Lake Washington and are connected to the home by large floor to ceiling sliding doors.
On the main floor, a restrained palette of FSC-certified walnut and ground concrete complement the natural green landscape visible through large windows and a floor-to-ceiling sliding door leading out to the deck.
On the main floor, a restrained palette of FSC-certified walnut and ground concrete complement the natural green landscape visible through large windows and a floor-to-ceiling sliding door leading out to the deck.
The built-in casework and kitchen cabinets (also FSC-certified) feature blue and green plastic laminate accents selected by the client for a fun splash of color.
The built-in casework and kitchen cabinets (also FSC-certified) feature blue and green plastic laminate accents selected by the client for a fun splash of color.
The living room features built-in benches, shelving and storage.
The living room features built-in benches, shelving and storage.
The kitchen and dining faces east towards the view.
The kitchen and dining faces east towards the view.
The color palette is modern and playful.
The color palette is modern and playful.
The vie from the kitchen towards Lake Washington to the east.
The vie from the kitchen towards Lake Washington to the east.
An office nook off the kitchen features a slim vertical window to let light in.
An office nook off the kitchen features a slim vertical window to let light in.
The upper level features FSC-certified walnut floors in a natural hard-wax oil finish, which circulate throughout the master bath, bedroom, exercise room, and office in a pattern that mimics the client’s daily routine.
The upper level features FSC-certified walnut floors in a natural hard-wax oil finish, which circulate throughout the master bath, bedroom, exercise room, and office in a pattern that mimics the client’s daily routine.
The master bathroom features a clean palette and views of the surrounding trees.
The master bathroom features a clean palette and views of the surrounding trees.
The home office features an abundance of natural light.
The home office features an abundance of natural light.
The home office connects to the upper deck and master bedroom.
The home office connects to the upper deck and master bedroom.
The master bedroom features oversized windows and expansive views.
The master bedroom features oversized windows and expansive views.
Built-in case work in the master bedroom match the main floor.
Built-in case work in the master bedroom match the main floor.
The guest room on the lower floor can be converted into a rentable ADU down-the-line.
The guest room on the lower floor can be converted into a rentable ADU down-the-line.
The guest bathroom features a clean and simple palette.
The guest bathroom features a clean and simple palette.

From SHED Architecture & Design

The goal for Madrona Passive House, built for a tech innovator turned climate advocate, was twofold: build a climate-friendly family home that is also technologically and economically practical. The house, designed by SHED Architecture & Design and built by Hammer & Hand, combines contemporary design with high performance building to create an environmentally responsive home that produces more energy than it consumes.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of a family of four, the home’s three stories revolve around a central stair, with primary living areas facing east towards territorial views of Lake Washington. Each level of the design has a distinct intention: the main level is shared living space; the upper level is master suite and office; and the lower level is dedicated kids’ quarters that will later be converted into an 800 SF ADU.