Willamette River House

Size: 2,800 SF
Location: West Linn, OR
Year: 2022
Type: residential

Type: Private Residence | Certification: Living Building Challenge Petal
Hook: Flood-resilient modern home on stilts with 100% FSC-certified materials. Features bioswales, pollinator gardens, and thermal mass walls that maintain 68°F year-round without traditional heating.

Flood-Resilient Design

Elevated 8 feet on flood-resistant piers to protect against 100-year flood events while maintaining connection to the river ecosystem. The design allows seasonal water to flow beneath the structure, preserving natural hydrology.

100% Sustainable Materials

Every material sourced from FSC-certified, reclaimed, or rapidly renewable sources within 500 miles. Non-toxic finishes and natural plasters create indoor air quality that exceeds health standards, while thermal mass walls maintain stable 68°F temperatures year-round without mechanical heating.

Regenerative Landscape

Pollinator gardens and native plant buffers restore habitat while managing all stormwater on-site. Edible landscaping provides 30% of residents’ produce needs, and wildlife corridors reconnect fragmented riparian ecosystems.

Let’s Design Something Meaningful

If you’re planning a residential, commercial, or institutional project that prioritizes ecological health alongside human comfort—and demands architects who think beyond building codes—we should talk.

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