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Built Green is an environmentally-friendly, non-profit, residential building program of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, developed in partnership with King County, Snohomish County, and other agencies in Washington State. This website provides consumers with easy-to-understand rating systems, which quantify environmentally friendly building practices for remodeling and new home construction, communities and multifamily development units. |
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The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA) was founded in 1909 by a group of Seattle builders who saw a need to unite to address the many concerns and issues affecting the housing industry. They shared technology and jointly solved construction problems. They actively worked with government to develop laws that protected the environment while still providing attractive, affordable communities and homes for the families of the Puget Sound region. |
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Northwest ENERGY STAR© homes are better built, more comfortable homes that save you money on your utility bills every month. Every NW ENERGY STAR qualified home has been built to meet energy efficient guidelines set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Simply stated, ENERGY STAR homes are built better for you and the environment. |
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ecohaus provides homeowners and professionals the best in green building and remodeling supplies, including certified wood flooring, healthy custom-designed cabinets, one-of-a-kind countertops and premium quality, zero VOC paints that outperform the top conventional brands. ecohaus offers expert design and installation services as well as home delivery and shipping. With stores in Seattle, Bellevue and Portland, the company also serves all 50 states online. |
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GreenDwellingSeattle is a Real Estate/Marketing and greater green community resource organization. Meeting the challenges of today's marketplace with a menu of services designed to take advantage of every possibility to connect with and grow the community of consumers who place value on well designed, environmentally friendly homes and lifestyles. GreenDwellingSeattles multi-faceted approach blends marketing, social networking, education, and public engagement to increase the appeal of, and the demand for green homes. |
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Trio is smart financing for today's uncertain times. No other type of real estate financing lets you choose where you want to own and provides you long-term fixed payments without the risks associated with traditional mortgage financing. Trio delivers long-term lease financing for today's homebuyer. Trio delivers low payments with no down payment requirements, low closing costs and more flexible qualifying requirements. |
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Modern Star is a real estate staging company that evolved out of the founders' love of the modern aesthetic. After years of collecting pieces they decided to put this passion to a practical use enhancing the presentation of mid-century and contemporary modern homes. Their ability to weave modern pieces from the present with the great designs of the past creates a sense of warmth, comfort and inspiration. Modern Star's work can be found in mid-century and contemporary modern homes throughout the greater Seattle area. |
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As an industry leader manufacturing quality windows and doors, Pella is committed to responsibly using resources, as well as safeguarding the communities and environments in which they operate. Pella takes a comprehensive approach that maximizes recycling opportunities, minimizes waste and pollution, reduces consumption, employs the latest in waste management and recycling strategies, and ensures that products made by Pella are made to last. Pella's commitment to environmental stewardship is firmly rooted in their culture, and has been for more than 80 years. |