contractors we recommend

We view the making of places as a collaboration of many people, all with talents and experience they bring to the job. We design with the process of construction in mind, with knowledge that only comes from years of on-site observation. Our excellent relationship with contractors creates a more convivial atmosphere than is often found in the industry - resulting in more satisfying projects for our clients. Here are several of our favorite construction firms. We believe these are the most experienced, reliable and knowledgeable "eco" contractors in the area. There are others out there we're looking forward to working with, and as soon as we have good experience with them you'll probably see their names up here as well. We do enjoy working with new contractors who are interested in learning more about green building.

Sunshine Construction

http://www.sunshineconstruction.biz
Jon Alexander

Sunshine Construction most recently built the Sproull-Radke Green-Roof Garage/Workshop. They also did our first project in Seattle, View Ridge Second Story Addition (EcoBuilding Times, Spring '94); the Medina Kitchen Renovation - renovation of a kitchen and two bathrooms for a chemically sensitive client and her family; the Wallingford Victorian Renovation - a top to bottom renovation of a 1910 Victorian house, and the Siegel-Dors Kitchen. Jon and I have known each other since the beginnings of the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild in 1991. Jon is reasonably priced, and an expert in job-site recycling. Jon has a wonderful facility for the use of healthier, energy- and resource-conserving materials and techniques. I would say he's the most passionate, experienced and knowledgable green contractor in Seattle. Sunshine Construction is a great choice for 5-star BuiltGreen projects, and similar "deep green" work.

Bright Street Construction

http://www.brightstreetconstruction.com
Marty Josund

Marty and I have also known each other since the beginnings of the Guild. We have worked together on the Queen Anne Urban Retreat (EcoBuilding Times, Summer '95), the Kuan Yin Garden Apartments (EcoBuilding Times, Fall '96), the Mt. Baker Bungalow - a second-story addition to a Craftsman home in Mt. Baker, the Helmholtz Houseboat on Lake Union, the Yao-Devereaux Addition to a tiny bungalow in Greenwood, and an Ironwood deck and structural reconstruction for a 1960 modern AIA Home of the Month in north Ballard, the Thein Durning Renovation and the Mt. Baker Kitchen Renovation. Marty is an excellent craftsman. He's also a shipwright who has worked on both fine yachts and houseboats.

Phoenix Construction

http://www.myphoenixconstructioninc.com
George Piano

We first worked with Phoenix Construction on the Wallingford Kitchen Renovation. George built Super Good Sense energy efficient homes in the '70's and early '80's -- so he's been doing this longer than anyone else with whom we work. He's incredibly organized, and tends to hit budgets and schedules dead on. Very professional. He's one of the few green contractors I know who are happy to work on the east side of Lake Washington. In 2005, Phoenix Construction built the Marshall Kitchen, the McMurray Kitchen, and the Harding Home. In 2007, Phoenix built the Nelson-Bartolucci Renovation on Queen Anne.

Rumann Construction

http://www.rumannhomes.com
Roger Rumann

Roger is located in Leavenworth and we had a great experience working with him building the Chiwawa River Cabin.

Odyssey Builders, Inc.

http://www.odysseybuilders.com
Dick McDonald

They have been constructing and remodeling custom homes for nearly 30 years. Recently, Odyssey Builders has developed a focus on green building. The Popowics Kitchen renovation project was our first experience with them. Our client was ecstatic about having worked with Odyssey for the renovation and was delighted with the outcome.