The need for housing near the urban core and the redevelopment of many neighborhoods in Seattle and on the Eastside brought an explosion of new construction and in-fill projects. These have included everything from “skinny houses” on narrow city lots to grand custom homes built on large lots on the Eastside. Contemporary architects like John DeForest, Tom Kundig, Heather Johnston, Eric Cobb and Jim Burton as well as our own sister company, Build Modern, are pushing the Modernist vision forward with sleek innovative designs capturing the energy and vibrancy of Seattle's high-tech and bio-tech initiatives.

New construction is where Modern meets Green and Green meets Modern. Many new homes are built to LEED or "Built Green" standards, marrying beauty, sustainability and energy efficiency into one building. The Pacific Northwest is on the cutting edge of Green building and many Modern homes are built to embrace our environmental core values.

Although Modern homes tend to concentrate in the downtown core areas, it is possible to find Modern even in the most rural areas. Whether you are looking for an urban townhome or a Modern masterpiece, there are many options to be found.