Certified Case Studies

Living Building Challenge

  • BERTSCHI SCHOOL

    BERTSCHI SCHOOL

    Seattle, WA, USA


    LBC 2.0

    ENGAGING THE SENSES The Bertschi School Science Wing serves as a hands-on earth science classroom for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Consisting of a classroom, attached greenhouse and outdoor garden space, it was designed for—and in part by—elementary school children. The project demonstrates how biophilic design can be used to not only connect children with natural…


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  • BULLITT CENTER

    BULLITT CENTER

    Seattle, WA, USA


    LBC 2.1

    Backed by its mission to protect the Pacific Northwest’s natural environment and promote healthy and sustainable ecosystems, the Bullitt Foundation wanted their new headquarters to be built to the highest level of sustainability. They also wanted the building to be a demonstration project that would set a new standard for developers, architects, engineers and contractors.…


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  • LOOM HOUSE

    LOOM HOUSE

    Bainbridge Island, WA, USA


    LBC 4.0

    The site was previously developed with an existing home. The Loom House began as a Moldstad-designed home comprised of a main and guest residence, referred to as the South and the North house respectively, and linked by an outdoor patio. The owners live in the South house and utilize the garage and an adjunct below-level…


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