Perched on a quiet Seattle hillside, a very special house looks far beyond the distant Cascade Mountains, into the future.

Dubbed "NEXTHouse" by its forward-thinking creator, Seattle architect David Vandervort, this handcrafted house fuses Northwest Modern lines with environmentally sustainable building technologies, features, and finishes. It is designed to be healthy for both its inhabitants and the planet. Among the features and technologies the home demonstrates:

* An eco roof combines waterproof membranes with living garden growth.

* Photovoltaic panels on the roof provide a solid measure—about 30% under Seattle's cloudy skies—of electricity needs.

* High-efficiency hydronic radiant floor and wall heat warm the house comfortably.

* Air-to-air heat exchangers save energy and clean the air with HEPA filters.

* Certified lumber, recycled siding, and Cedar Rainscreen siding provide environmentally responsible construction.

* Interior finishes utilize natural fiber wool Berber carpets, certified White Tigerwood flooring, high-quality water-base finishes, and low VOC paint.

For more about NEXTHouse, visit Vandervort.com
or contact David Vandervort Architects AIA at 206-784-1614.

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