Modern, Modular Prefab Home in Madison Valley
Today Cascade Built announced their latest prefab home project, Alley House 2, will be constructed in Madison Valley with an estimated completion date of Oct 2011. The LEED Platinum-targeted project is designed by architect, David Foster, and will be located next to another Cascade Built project named Alley House.
The Alley House 2 will be prefabricated in modular components by Seattle-based Method Homes (www.methodhomes.net) – a first for Cascade Built – and be certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum, the highest certification possible, making it one of the city’s few prefab LEED homes. Cascade Built chose a modular prefab build for the Alley House 2 for its shorter building timeframe of approximately two months and reduction in material waste, which is minimized to less than five percent. The prefab build also means the house will be constructed in a closed environment where exposure to elements such as rain, do not exist.
The home is available for pre-sale and was listed on Redfin a few days ago for $599K. Located at 216 26th Ave E Unit B, the home contains 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,687 square feet.
Its neighbor, Alley House, was built in 2008, is LEED Platinum-certified, contains 1,830 square feet, and sold for $645K in 2009.
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CASCADE BUILT PRE-SELLS ONE OF CITY’S FIRST MODERN PREFAB MODULAR LEED PLATINUM HOMES
New Single-Family Home Designed by Award-Winning Architect David Foster Debuts this Fall
Seattle – August 29, 2011 – One of the most well known Seattle green builders unveiled today his newest residential home project in the City’s vibrant Madison Valley neighborhood. Cascade Built (www.cascadebuilt.com) is turning another postage stamp-size lot into a stunning modern green home, designed by award-winning architect David Foster. The new single-family residential home in Seattle will be located next door to the company’s acclaimed “Alley House” and dubbed the Alley House 2 for its location on an infill lot accessible by an alley way.
The Alley House 2 will be prefabricated in modular components by Seattle-based Method Homes (www.methodhomes.net) – a first for Cascade Built – and be certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum, the highest certification possible, making it one of the city’s few prefab LEED homes. Cascade Built chose a modular prefab build for the Alley House 2 for its shorter building timeframe of approximately two months and reduction in material waste, which is minimized to less than five percent. The prefab build also means the house will be constructed in a closed environment where exposure to elements such as rain, do not exist.
Located in the heart of Madison Valley – known as the French corridor, the Alley House 2 is ten blocks from Seattle’s newly revived Pike/Pine corridor and new Light Rail station, and just one mile from downtown Seattle. The contemporary home will feature a modern aesthetic and open floor plan that draws ample natural light. Blending luxury with conscious living, the Alley House 2 incorporates durable finishes; healthy indoor air; and low maintenance, high quality finishes, windows and appliances. The presale cost of the home is $599,000 and allows the homeowner to select from a palate of custom home finishes.
Features
- Solar hot water, PV solar ready, green (living) roof ready, modular prefab construction, hydronic in-floor heat, and on-demand hot water
- Zero and low VOC finishes, radiant heat, and strand bamboo flooring – providing a healthy and comfortable living environment
About Cascade Built
Founded in 2006 by wireless veteran Sloan Ritchie, Cascade Built is known for building sustainable, contemporary homes for urban lifestyles. The company emphasizes respect for the environment and the community by building with minimal disturbance to nature and using sustainable building techniques that lessen waste and save resources. Located in Seattle, Cascade Built‘s eco-urban homes are certified by the LEED® for Homes program, a nationally accepted benchmark for green buildings, and offer homeowners a high-quality, high-performance custom home with a healthy living environment and the opportunity save money on utilities and maintenance. For information on Cascade Built or green homes in Seattle, please visit www.cascadebuilt.com.