As an architect herself, the homeowner was excited by the chance to design & build a net-positive energy home for her and her family while re-locating to the San Juan Islands.   Their new home, situated on a rocky outcropping above the Puget Sound was dubbed, La Pedrera, “the quarry”.   Through careful collaboration with our experienced high-performance team at Bellingham Bay Builders and energy modeler/residential certifier Elizabeth Coe of Ecoe Company, the home successfully met the net positive energy goal.   Key to this success was starting with an integrated design team including the owner/architect, the energy modeler, and the builder.  Through this collaboration, we reached a design that met the energy goals along with the other equally important project goals:   a home that was durable/low-maintenance, beautiful & inspiring, comfortable year-round, and built with a manageable budget.

Photographer | Joe Belcovson Photography 
Home Certifications | EnergyStar, DOE Zero Energy Home Ready, Indoor AirPLUS
Awards | ZERH HIA 2020 Winner
Articles | Bellingham Alive – La Pedrera Net Zero House