Backyard Cottages Design Showcase

Design Showcase:   Sustainable Backyard CottagesSave the date - May 24th - for one of the most innovative housing events in Seattle this summer.Method Homes and Infiniti RED have joined forces to promote public awareness around one of Seattle’s most affordable infill housing options by hosting the Backyard Cottage Design Challenge Showcase.This event will showcase the work of over 35 local architects and designers who are combining good design with livability and sustainability. Event goers will have the opportunity to view all design challenge entries, meet the designers, participate in the awards ceremony, and enjoy food and drink. Design challenge winners will be selected by a jury of public and professional designers.Awards will be given for the following 5 categories:1. Overall Best Design2. Honorable Mention for Overall Best Design3. Most Innovative4. Most Sustainable5. Most Adaptable (to different sites and programs)Backyard cottages can be built on city lots over 4000sf and are a more sustainable infill option for adding density to the urban landscape. Many homeowners are now exploring constructing these for additional income, extended family or downsizing. We encourage those interested to come & meet the top designers of Seattle’s backyard cottages.Location: SPACE: 7601 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98103Date and Time: May 24th – Doors open at 5:30pmEntry: Free & open to the publicJurors include:Seattle City Planning Commissioner, David CutlerPrinciple of Hybrid Architecture, Robert HumbleO’Brien and Company, Colleen GrollAdvisor to the judges:Seattle City Planner, Andrea PetzelFor more information Contact:Brian Abramson. 206.790.2852. brian@methodhomes.net.  Method Homes offers sustainability-built, energy efficient, healthy and durable pre-fabricated dwellings with a focus on high quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction.Eva Otto. 206.235.6925. eva@infinitiRED.com.  Infiniti RED (Real Estate & Development) is a Seattle-based real estate & consulting firm with an emphasis on next generation efficient green housing.