The forthcoming update to the city’s tree code presents us with a golden opportunity. It allows us to make the most of the tools we have at our disposal to tackle the housing crisis while maintaining and enhancing our tree canopy. If the city doesn’t strike the right balance, we risk going down the wrong path, where the city becomes increasingly unaffordable and inaccessible.

“We focus on sustainability because we know it’s the right way to build and know it is what everyone should be focused on. Climate change impacts all of us and is a key factor in how and why we build the way we do. Not only are the homes we build good for the Earth, but they are also good for the people who live in them. We create homes for one’s well-being and the health of our planet. Living sustainably is as much about the greater good as it is about a homeowner’s health, comfort, and livability.”

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside some of the most inspiring real estate pros who have succeeded in bringing the Infinity Shore Club Residences to life on the sought-after shores of Alki Beach. Today, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible development that now stands where this project broke ground in 2020.

Look around you and chances are you’ll see quite a bit of concrete – from residential properties and office buildings to parking lots and core infrastructure components around the globe, this material is EVERYWHERE. Concrete manufacturing accounts for 8% of global carbon emissions and the demand for cement worldwide is expected to increase by nearly 50% to 6.2 billion tons by 2050.1 Is this sustainable? I don’t think so! There’s got to be a way to strike a balance between structural integrity, efficiency, and new, more cost-effective sustainable materials.

As we embrace the possibilities and impact of sustainable architecture in 2023, I believe it's crucial to acknowledge the trailblazers who have paved the way thus far. Without further ado, let's take a look at some of the most famous green architects and their design philosophies, which I hope you will find as equally energizing and inspiring as I do!

Can you believe it’s that time of year already? Summer has gone, Fall is here, and now it’s time to prepare for Winter, especially when it comes to your home. It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about high energy bills in the colder months, but what if we could provide some tips to save energy that are good for the environment and your wallet?