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PERCH: Embracing the Woods.

March 27, 2024

An untouched 50’s rambler opens up to the sky and tree canopies, embracing the surrounding woods & lake views. Morning light floods in through the remodeled kitchen’s gable-end windows, as the views sweep around the corner. The dining room is perched at a diagonal, opening onto a wrap around deck, evoking treehouse vibes. The transformation of this home inspires a sense of retreat, while allowing for gatherings, big & small.

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In Architecture Tags Architecture, Interior Design, design-build, perch, mercer, Mercer Island
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PERCH: Embracing the Woods

September 18, 2022

An untouched 60’s rambler opens up to the sky and tree canopies, embracing the surrounding woods & lake views. Morning light floods in through the remodeled kitchen’s gable-end windows, as the views sweep around the corner. The dining room is perched at a diagonal, opening onto a wrap around deck, evoking treehouse vibes. The transformation of this home inspires a sense of retreat, while allowing for gatherings, big & small.

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In Architecture Tags Architecture, Interior Design, design-build, perch, mercer, Mercer Island
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Do you DADU?

May 7, 2022

Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU for short, can be a great addition to your single-family property. There are two variations: attached (ADU or AADU) and detached (DADU) and both offer many benefits to the owner. To inspire your own DADU, check out this fab 750 SF Guest House / Casita / Cabin being featured in the new SZ Build Series.

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In Architecture Tags DADU, guest house, mercer island, architecture, design-build
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Why Green Roofs?

September 1, 2021

Living roofs go beyond any other roofing option when it comes to the multitude of benefits they provide to those who own, work and live under them. Green roofs are beautiful, create habitat, promote health and well-being, reduce stormwater runoff, protect building envelopes and conserve energy.

Recently, SZ specified LiveRoof’s Standard modular system on a home in Mercer Island. Here’s the skinny.

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In Architecture Tags green roof, live roof, Sustainability, architecture
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