Modern Alley House Goes Super Green

from Jetson Green

Just one mile from downtown Seattle in Madison Valley, Cascade Built has finished their latest green home, the Alley House.  This high-performance home just received LEED Platinum certification last week and, for those that are interested, is on sale for ~$770,000.  The home is on an advantageous urban infill lot and features some high-end finishes such as Caesarstone countertops, Kirei doors, and a Liebherr refrigerator.
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In addition to a private bamboo garden, this home has some of the following green features:

  • Solar hot water
  • Hot water heat recovery
  • Radiant heat
  • PV solar ready
  • A green roof
  • Rainscreen siding
  • Structural insulated panel (SIP) construction
  • Insulated concrete forms (ICF) with high R-value
  • Formaldehyde-free and 100% recycled flooring
  • Zero VOC finishes

Located at 222 26th Avenue, the Alley House will be open for public touring on Saturday, August 23.  Register here if you’re interested in checking it out.








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