Jeff Pelletier
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Thoughts for the New Year
2013 has already come to a close, and we've been so busy that we only now have the chance to write our year-end recap! Better late than never, here it is!
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Some Seattle Love for Everyone
Having recently returned from a trip back to the town he grew up in, Jeff writes about the experience in the light of having now moved to exciting, vibrant Seattle, adopting it as his new home.
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Walnut and Carrera Marble Kitchen Preview
It's time for another construction update! This time, it's for our Chef's Kitchen project, which is coming along beautifully. Check out these progress photos that will get you all excited (like us) to see the project completed!
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Windows for Ada’s
We are big advocates for parcelling out your budget so that you put your money where it really matters, and not towards things that just won't have much of an impact on the design. In the case of Ada's Technical Books & Café, the street-level windows are really important. Here's why, and how we designed them.
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May Update: New Office and New Hire
Would it surprise you at all if we told you it's been a busy spring? Of course not! Here are a few updates from the now three-member Board & Vellum team.
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Low Showerhead Nozzles and the Details that Matter
It's not often that you get to critique a house with no risk of offending anyone... While on vacation with friends, Jeff got that chance. Enjoy his rant here, and learn about a few things to make sure you avoid in your project.
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Teaming Up: A Message From Terry Phelan
As a leader in sustainable and green design, Terry has dedicated her 30-plus-year career to finding ways to expand the deep green space. As her retirement approaches, Terry is looking forward to continuing to focus on educating the public and mentoring the next generation of designers to carry on the amazing work she and Living Shelter have started.
Teaming Up: A Message From Jeff Pelletier
When the opportunity to advance our plans to expand our green and sustainable practice arose, it was too good to pass up. We feel fortunate to welcome Living Shelter Architects to our team — a dedicated group of designers whose mission and values align so well with our own. Sometimes, things just fit!
Living Shelter Architects and Board & Vellum Join Forces
We’ve been keeping a secret, but it’s for a good reason, and we’re pleased to finally get to share! We’ve always been dedicated to bringing our clients the best we have to offer in our services, approach, and design philosophy. Now with Living Shelter Architects joining the team, we’re excited to be able to provide even more to our community.
B&V Radio: Podcasting from Board & Vellum
Heads up, everyone, Board & Vellum now has a podcast: Design Goggles, on B&V Radio! Tune in on iTunes or SoundCloud, and listen as hosts Charles and Rachel discuss with guests what it’s like living in Seattle during the city’s exciting, rapid growth, all through the lens of design.
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Achieved a Just label from the International Living Future Institute in 2023.
Honored as a finalist for residential landscape design.
Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals.
Our team includes certified Passive House consultants.
A Certified LGBT Business Enterprise Since 2016.
Honoring companies that lead in promoting equality.