Cascade Built Pre-sells One of City's First Modern Prefab Modular LEED Platinum Homes

    SEATTLE, WA, August 29, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- One of the most well-known Seattle green builders unveiled today his newest residential home project in the City's vibrant Madison Valley neighborhood. Cascade Built (www.cascadebuilt.com) is turning another postage stamp-size lot into a stunning modern green home, designed by award-winning architect David Foster. The new single-family residential home in Seattle will be located next door to the company's acclaimed "Alley House" and dubbed the Alley House 2 for its location on an infill lot accessible by an alley way.

The Alley House 2 will be prefabricated in modular components by Seattle-based Method Homes (www.methodhomes.net) - a first for Cascade Built - and be certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum, the highest certification possible, making it one of the city's few prefab LEED homes. Cascade Built chose a modular prefab build for the Alley House 2 for its shorter building timeframe of approximately two months and reduction in material waste, which is minimized to less than five percent. The prefab build also means the house will be constructed in a closed environment where exposure to elements such as rain, do not exist.

Located in the heart of Madison Valley - known as the French corridor, the Alley House 2 is ten blocks from Seattle's newly revived Pike/Pine corridor and new Light Rail station, and just one mile from downtown Seattle. The contemporary home will feature a modern aesthetic and open floor plan that draws ample natural light. Blending luxury with conscious living, the Alley House 2 incorporates durable finishes; healthy indoor air; and low maintenance, high quality finishes, windows and appliances. The presale cost of the home is $599,000 and allows the homeowner to select from a palate of custom home finishes.

Features
- Solar hot water, PV solar ready, green (living) roof ready, modular prefab construction, hydronic in-floor heat, and on-demand hot water
- Zero and low VOC finishes, radiant heat, and strand bamboo flooring - providing a healthy and comfortable living environment

Facts & Trends
- Environmentally certified homes in Seattle command up to 10% more home value than conventionally built homes (Buildipedia)
- 75% of homeowners surveyed said they are more likely to buy a green home over a traditionally built home (Buildipedia)
- More than 10,000 homes across the U.S. have earned LEED certification through the LEED for Homes program (USGBC)
- Custom-designed by award-winning architect David Foster - most recently recognized for his role in saving a classic mid-century modern home
- Cascade Built founder, Sloan Ritchie, Seattle's Green Builder, is a regular contributor to articles focused on green building, green homes and sustainable living

Quotes from Sloan Ritchie, Owner of Cascade Built
- "Building homes sustainably with the homeowner's health and quality of life in mind is the right thing to do and in my mind the only way to build. We're building the homes of the future, now."

- "Green homes don't have to cost more to build. They require a commitment to strategic design and incorporation of materials that every builder should be considering today, especially given our resource limitations."

- "I believe homes should be located where people work, eat and play. Spending precious time in a car driving from place to place is neither sustainable nor enjoyable."

- "We live in a desirable city where population growth is expected for years to come. Accommodating this growth means building on in-city lots where the focus on space is about quality, not quantity."

- "My mission is to be a catalyst for changing the way we look at the present and future of homebuilding and community development."

- "I am passionate about building homes that enhance our communities and respect the beauty of our region. Reducing building energy use by 50% percent is a wise investment in your home and your future."

Pre-selling today, Alley House 2 is scheduled for completion in October 2011. For information or a private tour of this home, please contact Danielle Johnson with Infiniti Real Estate & Development at 206-679-0185.

Members of the press are invited to tour the Alley House 2 with Cascade Built owner, Sloan Ritchie, by sending a request to [email protected].

About Cascade Built
Founded in 2006 by wireless veteran Sloan Ritchie, Cascade Built is known for building sustainable, contemporary homes for urban lifestyles. The company emphasizes respect for the environment and the community by building with minimal disturbance to nature and using sustainable building techniques that lessen waste and save resources. Located in Seattle, Cascade Built's eco-urban homes are certified by the LEED for Homes program, a nationally accepted benchmark for green buildings, and offer homeowners a high-quality, high-performance custom home with a healthy living environment and the opportunity save money on utilities and maintenance. For information on Cascade Built or green homes in Seattle, please visit www.cascadebuilt.com.

Media Contact
Jennifer K. Ritchie
Revolution PR for Cascade Built
206-932-2454: [email protected]

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