At Clark we are consciously making decisions informed by the ideals of stewardship and sustainability. We encourage you to read this article Washington Just Advanced the Nation’s Best ADU Reform outlining new state legislation close to being finalized that will help facilitate multi-generational living, age in place, resource management and a host of other good...Continue Reading
Semi-annual employee shop-up at the Seattle Children’s Bainbridge Bargain Boutique! Clark gives each employee credit to spend at the Boutique, helping to support a good cause and good style!Continue Reading
Written by Anne James, Anne James Landscape Architecture How do you accommodate the urban agriculture element of the Living Building Challenge on a shaded, forested site in the Pacific Northwest? Think forest foraging and mushrooms!! Loom House on Bainbridge Island, WA will uphold the principles of the Living Building Challenge (LBC) v3.1 Imperative 02: Urban...Continue Reading
It was a fantastic Lunch & Learn today at the Clark offices, with Raymond Lam from Silk Road Environmental! Specializing in innovative, cost-effective products to reduce the carbon footprint of their clients, Silk Road Environmental reviewed the theory and application of their systems, including solar hot water heaters and phase change material. Their cutting-edge tech...Continue Reading
Even the most efficient construction produces a lot of wood waste. After raw lumber is shaped into a beautiful new home or remodel, board ends and random scraps are typically sent straight to the dump. So how are we tackling this big challenge in the construction industry? At our historic Loom House job site on...Continue Reading
The remodel of this 100-year-old, 6,600 sq ft facility, located in the heart of Winslow on Bainbridge Island, included structural upgrades of CMU to existing wood connections and tenant improvements. The renovated space now houses Bruciato Pizzeria and the offices of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty.Continue Reading
The Noco Apartments in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood have earned the prestigious 5-Star Built Green certification from the Master Builders Association of King County. Completed this past summer the project features 54 units in a four-story, wood-framed, 18,000-square-foot building. 50 small efficiency apartments and four live/work units range from 280 to 310 square feet. There...Continue Reading
The Pleasant Beach Village, Garden Building is coming together beautifully. With an anticipated completion in late April, the lodge is ahead of schedule and currently in the finishes phase: trim, tile, and wood floors are going in. Crafted by Clark Construction to match the historical charm of the Lynwood Center neighborhood. This addition brings 10...Continue Reading
Energy independence is a key goal of the Living Building Challenge – projects must generate 105 percent of their own power using renewable sources, and provide onsite storage for system resiliency. It’s called net-positive energy, and it’s a very high bar to reach. The Loom House on Bainbridge Island is up to the challenge. The...Continue Reading
Quality student housing is always in demand around the University of Washington, and Clark Construction, LLC is helping the developer to meet the need. The new 4710 Flats will bring 52 snug, comfortable apartment units to the U-District near campus, just a short walk to the University Village shopping area and other services. Apartment units range from...Continue Reading
