NORTHWEST CITY SHINGLE STYLE...

An 80's home in the north end of Tacoma with a great view, but an aging exterior and an interior that didn't quite mesh with the new homeowner's lifestyle. A desire for the use of green and eco- friendly materials lead to some interesting solutions. The exterior was expanded and freshened with natural cedar shingles and board and batten siding. The roofing the owners chose is a recycled rubber tile.

A transisitonal asian/northwest theme is emphisized. The interior was reorganized and expanded with a loft over the existing kitchen, an additional bedroom and expansion of the master suite for a clean modern contemporary look. The interior materials also include recycled tile, recycled paper countops and cork floors.

The home was featured in the Master Builders Remodelers Tour and won a Green Award for Gary Howe Construction.

Construction: Gary Howe Construction
Photography: Northlight Photography