Sometimes an old farmhouse can shelter a growing family for a long time and be ready to retire. In a special case, with a large lot, it can be reborn into a beautiful, sustainable, Built Green® 5-Star cottage development!

When nwBuilt wanted to redevelop the lot and build a new, contemporary urban farmhouse, they didn’t want have to demolish the existing house. So, with the help of a large truck and crew, they safely relocated it nearby!

In past years, we have rewarded builders who have either stepped up their participation in Built Green or have been on the cutting edge and thus have led the market forward. This year, in studying our certification numbers and evaluating factors driving Built Green’s success, green building incentives, especially in the city of Seattle, stood out as having truly helped move the market