Green & Sustainable

At Gelotte Hommas, we design homes that will stand the test of time and look beautiful doing it. However, on occasion the needs of the homeowner change and therefore the home needs to change as well. This is what happened at a residence in Bellevue, WA. A few years ago, Curtis Gelotte and Eric Drivdahl …

Building a home in the mountains usually requires chopping down some trees. However, the Gelotte Hommas designed Cedar Haven was not only made with recycled trees from the surrounding area, but the architects also found ingenious and inspiring ways to incorporate these trees into the home’s rustic contemporary design. Hoping to evoke the feel of …

You don’t necessarily need a huge home in order to entertain a lot of guests effectively. What you really need is an open floor plan — one that allows people to easily flow from place to place without encountering a lot of obstructions like doorways and extra walls. As lives become busier, open floor plans …

The way you choose to decorate your home says a lot about your personality to the guests who come inside for dinner parties and gatherings. However, your home decor is also something you live with on a daily basis, and it can greatly affect your mood in a positive or negative way. If you want …

If you’re interested in going green in your home build or renovation, you can do so in ways that are less traditional than your neighbors. Instead of simply switching out lightbulbs, consider implementing a green roof in your home design. Here are some things to consider. Creating a space, on your roof, for flowers and, …

One of the hottest trends in home construction and remodeling right now is bamboo flooring, and with good reason. Hardwood flooring is one of the most sought-after features when people are buying a new home, due to its appearance, ease of care, and low maintenance. Add to that the “eco-friendly” moniker that follows bamboo flooring, …

When deciding which type of material to use for your home, you’ll discover plenty of options. If you’re leaning toward natural materials, consider having a wood home built. Timber homes offer aesthetic appeal, as well as several practical benefits. These are some of the advantages of living in a home made of wood: Better efficiency. …

Green building is more popular than ever, and this trend is certainly beneficial to both the planet and your wallet. At Gelotte Hommas, our talented architects are experienced in green architectural design and can help you create solutions that conserve energy and promote sustainability in your home. Here’s a look at some of the more popular …

Have you ever wished that you could trade your dining room for a study? Are there times when your back hallway goes unused, but you think that it would be a great library? Building a flex room in your home is a great way to solve these problems. A flex room is a room that …

You probably associate natural home building materials with old-fashioned homes. However, when used the right way, natural and environmentally friendly building supplies can enhance the modern look of your house. Use these tips and tricks to integrate natural materials into your home’s modern architecture: Live edge slab tables are becoming quite common in modern homes. …