In-floor radiant heating at the main house powered by high-efficiency geo-thermal heat pump with separate zoning for sleeping and living spaces

Reflective steel roofs on main house and guesthouse have long life expectancy and cool homes in summer

No wall-to-wall carpets, vinyl flooring, siding or trim dramatically improves indoor air quality

Custom casework and cabinetry fashioned from wood harvested on the property

Light color interior finishes enhance and reflect natural light

Homes enrolled in Puget Sound Energy's program for renewal electricity sources

Pier and post system at guesthouse left forest floor undisturbed

Guesthouse on-demand hot water heater and Econo-Heat porcelain wall heaters draw less power

Garage housed in barn, detached from home, improves indoor air quality

Existing native plants preserved and new indigenous plants incorporated into landscape eliminate need to fertilize and require little water