Delphi Haus Universal Design in Washington
Photos by Poppi Photography
Nestled in the rolling terrain of the Pacific Northwest’s Black Hills on the outskirts of Olympia, Washington, Delphi Haus artfully marries Passive House and universal design in a beautiful single-story modern home. Surrounded by mountains and filled with a soft yellow glow that radiates from the top of yellow-painted soffits extending into the living room, the home was designed for the long-term health and well-being of its owners, Kelly and Laura, and the land they love.
“This house is designed with some very specific medical needs in mind,” says Tessa Smith, lead architect on Delphi Haus. “Mobility, fall protection, and an avoidance of direct natural light were critical programmatic needs. They needed healthy indoor air and aging-in-place universal design concepts throughout. It’s designed so they can live completely free and independent.”