Case Studies

City Hall Annex, Kirkland
This project posed the unique challenge of "green renovating" a Community Landmark building.

BuiltGreen™ Case Studies
An extensive collection of case studies of local homes and multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings certified under the BuiltGreen™ program.

Danielson Grove Cottage Community
A pilot project between The Cottage Company and the City of Kirkland that resulted in the city establishing new “cottage community” ordinances.

LEED® Project Profiles
An extensive collection of project profiles--including residential, commercial, and schools--all certified under the LEED program.

Green Home in Norkirk

Duo West - 1102 5^th Street, Kirkland

This new home in the Norkirk neighborhood was permitted as a pilot project between YS Development and the City of Kirkland to establish the city's Priority Permit Review for New Green Homes. It is certified under the BuiltGreen™ and Northwest ENERGY STAR® Homes programs. Here are some of the choices that give this home the five qualities of green buildings:

Energy Smart   tankless gas water heater and heat recovery ventilator

Water Wise   grass-free, drought-tolerant landscape and dual-flush toilets

Material Conscious   sustainable interior finishes including FSC-certified hardwood flooring, true linoleum, and natural wool carpet

A Site Steward   partial living roof

A Healthy Place   HEPA air filtration and Rainscreen system for moisture control

To learn more about this green home, visit the BuiltGreen™ Case Study

or YS Development

City Hall Annex sideview City Hall Annex interior

City Hall Annex - 302 1^st Street, Kirkland

This project gave the City a unique opportunity to retrofit and preserve a historical structure in Kirkland’s Norkirk Neighborhood. Originally constructed in 1923 as a mortuary, the City Hall Annex building was designated a Community Landmark prior to its renovation in 2008-09. This building is undergoing certification through the LEED program and is expected to achieve a Silver rating. Here are some of the choices that give the Annex the five qualities of green buildings:

    Energy Smart   compact fluorescent lighting; operable windows, sun shades, and deciduous trees on the south side eliminate the need for air conditioning

Water Wise   dual-flush toilets; metered faucets to reduce water usage; rain barrels to collect water for irrigation during droughts; native plant landscaping

Material Conscious   preservation of the building itself, including original fir floors; locally produced PaperStone™ countertops in kitchen

A Site Steward   several large conifers protected during construction; deciduous trees planted on the south side of the building for summer shade

A Healthy Place   all interior paints and finishes are low- or no-VOC; furniture does not off-gas; operable windows for natural ventilation

City Hall Annex - before

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