The Path to Green Building Starts at (Our Founder’s) Home

Founder Paul Kocharhooks ADU Office

You’ve probably heard us talk about green building, which is one of the founding principles of Pathway Design + Construction. We know it’s possible to limit our impact on the environment while creating beautiful, healthy living spaces—because we do it every day. From repurposing materials to reduce the waste that goes into landfills to utilizing…

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2023 Q3 Newsletter

We’re excited to announce that our summer was filled with design festivals, volunteer work, new contracts, and new, amazing additions to the Pathway Team.  Before we dive headfirst into Autumn, here’s a look at some of our third-quarter highlights: Pathway Was a Partner for the Seattle Design Festival Every year, the Seattle Design Festival brings…

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7 Health Benefits of Biophilic Home Design

Do you experience a sense of calm when you’re out camping, taking a brisk walk through the park, or even looking at a pastoral painting? It’s not a coincidence. It’s your love of life, also known as biophilia.  Biophilic design theorizes humans have “an innate biological affinity for the natural environment.” Multiple observational studies have…

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7 Tips for Adding a Porch Addition to Your Home

What’s better than sipping your morning coffee while watching the warm summer sunrise? Sipping that coffee on your front porch. Here are 7 tips for adding a porch addition to your home. A porch is often one of a home’s most-loved features. They offer a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor charm. They’re the…

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Transforming Outdoor Spaces: Sustainable Landscaping and Hardscaping

Sustainable landscaping prioritizes the health of your environment, making your home a more comfortable, happier place to live. It involves minimizing the use of things that negatively impact the ecosystem while also amplifying the beauty and functionality of your landscape.  Whether you have just enough outdoor space for a small garden or several acres, there…

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How to Retrofit Your Home to Improve Energy Efficiency

Improving your home’s energy efficiency can deliver an 18.5% annual return, “nearly double that of long-term stocks,” according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).  Energy retrofitting involves replacing or installing parts of your home to make them more energy efficient. When you improve energy efficiency in your home, you’re saving money on…

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