Green & Sustainable

The holiday season is in full swing and if there is one spot in the home that is focused on the most during this time it’s the fireplace. The center point for all things warm and cozy, fireplaces can be designed to match any style, from modern to contemporary. If you are considering having a …

Last year in October we discussed some of the happenings at the 2010 Solar Decathlon, an “annual collegiate competition that focuses on solar power and green building techniques”, and how the topic of responsive architecture was discussed. If you’re unfamiliar with the competition, teams work on a project for two years with goals in mind as they build …

If you weren’t able to attend the 2011 Built Green Conference, then we hate you missed out, but we do have some great information on what’s going on in the green focused architectural community around Bellevue and Seattle. One of the ideas that we loved to see discussed at the conference was that of a Zero …

When designing a home, many people consider what they need right now, whether it’s a two bedroom starter home for a new couple, a small cabin for empty nesters, or a four bedroom house with a spacious layout and nice backyard for a growing family. Gelotte Hommas tries to leave as small of a carbon footprint …

Architects are an active, engaging group that thrive on interaction, creativity, and the exchange of ideas. Any given month, there’s usually at least one big event in the world of architecture, but September is looking to be an intensely busy month. To keep you up to date on the happenings at Gelotte Hommas, we’ve included …

If you have noticed from our blog posts, Gelotte Hommas puts great emphasis on the power and principle of green living and design. By creating sustainable homes, we ensure that each of our creative and inspired spaces puts as little burden on the environment as possible, while ensuring that its occupants enjoy their space. While we’ve talked …

Thanks to Cascade Joinery, who did the timber work on our “Cedar Haven” project in Carnation, Wash., for highlighting Gelotte Hommas Architecture in its blog post “It’s in the Details.” The post champions the detailed craftsmanship demonstrated by both Cascade Joinery and Gelotte Hommas in the collaborative home project, built by Hamish Anderson Custom Homes, and sites our firm as producing some of its favorite designs. …

Fallen Maples, a home designed by Gelotte Hommas Architecture, is set to be featured in the next issue of 425 Magazine. Fallen Maples is the perfect example of what Gelotte Hommas stands for–Innovative green architecture that is eco-friendly while maintaining all functionality and extreme beauty. Fallen Maples is located in the prestigious Grand Ridge Drive custom home neighborhood of …

Gelotte Hommas consistently has great projects in the works, and the Bellevue Residence, currently on our “On the Boards” stage, is no exception. This residential space is being designed to house a wonderful and casual lifestyle for an active family that will need space to enjoy life and to grow throughout the years. The home is …

If you’re looking for a wonderful, eco-friendly neighborhood in Washington, you might want to take a look at Issaquah Highlands. If you recognize the name of this neighborhood it might be because of the Lot 4 homeGelotte Hommas designed as one of the  custom green homes in Seattle on Harrison Street. The Harrison Street development wanted designers …