Cascade Built Tapped for Sustainable Expertise to Build New Clearwater Commons Community of Homes
New Community Designed by Banyon Tree Design among First to Use Low- Impact Development to Protect Natural Grounds

SEATTLE, WA, October 28, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Seattle's green builder, Cascade Built (www.cascadebuilt.com), announced today that it has broken ground on another new project - Clearwater Commons, a new custom home community. Co-designed by architect Chad Port of Banyon Tree Design and the group of 7 families that purchased the 7.4 acre site on North Creek, Clearwater Commons is a deep green housing project and one of the most comprehensive low impact development projects in the Puget Sound region.

Cascade Built is widely known for being among the first in the city to employ innovative sustainable technologies and materials into its built homes and receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver or higher certification on newly built properties. Cascade Built was selected to construct Clearwater Commons using low-impact development (LID), an approach that emphasizes conservation and use of on-site natural features to protect water quality. The Clearwater Commons community project of 16 residences and a common house will restore the existing wetlands and salmon-supporting creek habitat and feature forest area and shared garden space.

According to Tom Campbell, one of the owners at Clearwater Commons, "we chose Cascade Built for its blend of green solutions and ability to work within the parameters of our families budgets."

Located in unincorporated Snohomish County just north of Bothell and 11 miles north of Seattle, Clearwater Commons' properties will be a blend of single family and multi-family townhomes with a contemporary design. The project currently has lots for sale starting at $150k and offers potential homebuyers two plans to choose from with an estimated cost for homes starting at $400K based on design chosen and finish package, and including the lot. All homes will use advanced framing to minimize material use and allow for greater insulation, low-toxin materials, a heat recovery ventilation system, and a unique pin pile foundation in place of a poured concrete foundation to allow shallow ground water to move unhindered through the site, preserving ground water flow paths on the wetlands.

Quotes from Sloan Ritchie, Owner of Cascade Built:

• "My passion for building homes today that respond to resource and environmental considerations most people consider futuristic aligned with the values of the Clearwater Commons community."

• "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this thoughtful, intelligent and progressive group of individuals on a project that promises to be one of the most unique communities around."

• "Considering the natural elements that exist on a building site and planning around them is both sustainable and smart, and something that should be non-negotiable in our state."

• "Building homes using sustainable and environmentally considerate practices and materials is the right thing to do and the only way to build."

• "No one needs to trade health for having what they want - non-toxic homes offer homeowners better health and quality of life."

• "I am on a mission to be a catalyst for changing the way we look at the present and future of homebuilding and community development."

Clearwater Commons is currently selling lots in its eco-friendly community. For sales information, please contact Danielle Johnson with Infiniti Real Estate & Development at 206-679-0185.

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