A Seattle Magazine Essential: The Parametric Casita

A Seattle Magazine Essential: The Parametric Casita

Featured in Seattle Magazine as one of their local hidden gems, JA is among a handful of PNW organizations adding detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) into the range of work they offer.

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In the DJC: JA Using Gaming Tech to Enhance Design Process

In the DJC: JA Using Gaming Tech to Enhance Design Process

JA expects to soon roll out its Parametric Casita, which makes it easier for property owners to create detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), in single-family zones in Seattle. A client inputs their address and is presented with the developable area on their lot. They create their own layout option, hit submit and a simplified structural model, bill of materials and rough construction costs are generated. If they want to build, JA will develop construction documents from Revit models that have been premade.

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Base Camp Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal

Base Camp Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal

“Their vision went from drawing board to reality in 2013, collaborating with renowned Seattle architect Ray Johnston of Johnston Architects. The result was an award-winning, unique, energy-efficient, eco-conscious, high-tech mountain getaway.”

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A Gap in the Housing Cycle by Ray Johnston

A Gap in the Housing Cycle by Ray Johnston

This editorial examines the need for more diverse housing options in the region, specifically rentals for individuals and families wanting to make places like Winthrop or Twisp their permanent homes, but who aren't in a position to buy a residence.

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Twisp Cabin Featured in Tiny Homes Magazine

Twisp Cabin Featured in Tiny Homes Magazine

Before the COVID Quarantine, Ray and Mary Johnston had a virtual interview with John Riha of Tiny Homes Magazine about what it was like to design - and live in - their delightful “tiny” Twisp Cabin. Read on to learn more about their design and construction process, how they live in the space, and what it means to them to have put down roots in their beloved Methow Valley.

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Tour Base Camp with The Wall Street Journal

Tour Base Camp with The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal visits the Central Cascades to explore Base Camp, a unique 7,700 SF home we designed to host family, friends, and retreat attendees, sleeping up to 30 people comfortably.

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The Wall Street Journal Visits the Methow Valley

The Wall Street Journal Visits the Methow Valley

We’re proud of our connection to Washington’s Methow Valley, so it was a pleasure to speak to the Wall Street Journal about the architectural style emerging in these nature-driven communities. Click here to read the full story.

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