Seattle Modern Homes - Remington Court - Glazing & Weather Sheild

While the plumbers are on site working to install the plumbing, Hybrid Architects is working diligently to iron out the finishing details for the unit. Robert has decided to go with the Geberit wall hung toilets. The choice to go with the wall hung design will compliment the overall contemporary design of the units while allowing for efficient water use. Most of the plumbing is in. Because of code Unit #4 while be required to be outfitted with a fire sprinkler system. The pex tubing for the in-floor hydronic radiant heating have been installed and tested and some interior framing has also been completed.

Milgard has delivered most of the glazing and for the project. The glazing is one of the main features and is an important detail for the project down to the hand crafted window and door flashing. The windows designed for the project are huge allowing massive amounts of natural light into the spaces. Hybrid Architects refuse to compromise the design by chopping the windows into smaller sections. Milgard will manufacture huge sections of dual paned, aluminum framed glazing designed for energy saving and thermal efficiency. All of the windows for unit #4 are installed.


Once the windows are installed, in conjunction with the activity going on quietly inside the units, the siding installers are also on site preparing the exterior of the building for the finish siding. The buildings will be wrapped with a rain shield to protect the sheathing and the other major components of the structures. The exterior of unit #4 is going to be finished off with wood trim boards fastened horizontally. The trim boards are primed and painted black.

The 3 units located in the front structure will be sided with tongue and grove cedar siding fastened vertically. The contrast of the cedar will give a great natural appearance and provide contrast to the more aggressive design of unit #4. Hardy board will also be used to side parts of the front 3 units provide a nice clean contemporary finish. The image below is weather shield on the backside of unit# 2 and 3.