Expert Architects in Burien, WA

Longing for a Dream Vacation Home this Summer?! Coates Design has you covered! This vacation home at the beautiful Suncadia Resort in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains combines elegant design with environmental sustainability. The house blends sustainable modern architecture with reclaimed rustic materials. The extreme weather conditions challenged the design team to create a comfortable environment without the use of traditional energy consumptive cooling and heating systems. An entry vestibule and mud room conserves energy and creates an elegant entry into the main living space. This self-contained room serves double duty as a special place to welcome visitors and an air lock to keep the outdoor elements contained. Wintertime’s chilly drafts and summer’s excessive heat are kept at bay with this simple solution. Dramatic cantilevered roof planes utilize passive solar strategies by barring the summer sun & heat yet inviting in the winter sunshine. These broad overhangs also create covered outdoor space, much coveted in this climate, and a sheltered entry experience.