Traditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
Read MoreGifts Of Your Site
One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include sun, wind, water, vegetation, slopes, and views. You might think of these as Fruit on the Ground, even easier to reach than Low Hanging Fruit! One of our favorite ways to add value is with Passive Solar design. This works by placing windows to the south with proper shading to help heat your home in the winter while shading the summer’s rays. Deciduous vines on a trellis are a great way to provide the shading, since they let spring sun in while protecting...
Read MoreLocal, Natural Materials
Have you found yourself having to decide between Organic or Locally grown when purchasing food? If so, perhaps you understand the issues of finding healthy choices for your family and your community, balanced with the impact of the carbon footprint of shipping items from far away places. These issues are true with our housing material choices as well. For centuries, people built with the materials that were found in nature from their own region. We have so many rich choices in the Pacific Northwest – wood, stone, clay, straw – that we can build well and still have a deep Sense...
Read MoreStraw Bale Construction
Living Shelter Design is one of only a handful of design firms in the Pacific Northwest with a solid background in Straw Bale Construction. It was the catalyst that turned Terry’s head to focus on ecological building design so many years ago, and has a special place in our hearts. With over 20 projects constructed and more than a dozen hands-on workshops under our belt, we have the experience and knowledge to make your straw bale project go smoothly. While it’s not for everyone or every location, there is something about it that sings to us. If you would like to be...
Read MoreTraditional Forms
Consider a child’s drawing of a house. While not necessarily well balanced or proportioned, everyone recognizes it. That image with a sloped roof, front door, and chimney coming out of the top is as basic to our collective understanding of ‘home’ as the big yellow sun shining over it. Of course Living Shelter’s home designs are much more refined – with a practiced eye for flow, scale and proportion – but we tend toward that basic element of traditional form. Modern details, finishes, and colors bring these forms into the present day, while leaving an...
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One of the most delightful aspects of building from a custom design is making the most of the gifts of your site. These gifts include su