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Berm House: How It Defines Eco-Friendly Multi-Unit Housing

A modern, single-story structure with large windows and warm lighting, surrounded by a grassy field and evergreen trees.
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Discover Berm House in Mazama, Washington, designed by CAST Architecture in 2023. This multi-unit housing project combines modern design with eco-friendly principles. It serves as a common house within a mixed-income community, offering private and public spaces, optimized for solar exposure, and utilizing Passive House principles. Its design features include a post and beam structure, a CLT roof, and materials that blend with the natural landscape.

Edelweiss House: Sustainable Luxury Living

FeaturedEdelweiss House: Sustainable Luxury Living
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Immerse yourself in the Edelweiss House: a summer retreat by CAST architecture, nestled on two acres in Mazama, WA. Designed in 2022, this house embodies the spirit of the Methow Valley with its horseshoe shape, engaging courtyard, and a design that celebrates the region’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

Expansive windows invite the breathtaking valley into every room, while sustainable local materials like Douglas fir add warmth and a sense of place.