This house located in Seattle was designed to allow the residents to survey the natural beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer while maintaining privacy from neighbors. Moreover, the structure has a small environmental footprint. The architcture firm SHED built it using advanced framing, a technique that cuts down on the use of lumber by 30 percent. Another benefit of the method is that it prevents heat from escaping the home, making it more energy-efficient. Additionally, the architects installed a high-efficiency boiler that preheats water with rooftop solar panels; a heat recovery ventilation system that efficiently controls the climate; and a rainwater retention tank that conserves water.
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