Bassetti inducted in UW CAUP Roll of Honor

Fred Bassetti FAIA will be inducted into the University of Washington College of Architecture and Urban Planning Roll of Honor at an event on Tuesday, Jan. 15th, 2008 at UW Architecture Hall. Mr. Bassetti is the founder of Bassetti Architects, and was recognized for his significant contribution to the development of modern architecture in the Pacific Northwest. Click here to read the official UW press release.

Brockman honored as Woman of Influence

Marilyn Brockman AIA was honored as one of 20 local women that make a difference at the Women of Influence event held Thursday November 8, 2007. The Puget Sound Business Journal called for nominations of women who shape the growth of their companies and community. When asked for words of advice, Ms. Brockman replied “Find your moral compass and remain true to it. It will help you answer many difficult questions.” Marilyn Brockman AIA is a principal at Bassetti Architects. Click here for a list of this years winners.

Edward Peters wins BetterBricks Award

Edward J. Peters, Capital Projects Director for Edmonds School District, won a 2007 BetterBricks Award in the Owner/Decision Maker Category. The Award recognized the Edmonds School District’s contribution to high performance buildings, including Lynnwood High School, designed by Bassetti Architects. "The Edmonds School District has often tested new sustainable approaches for its schools but Edward Peters is taking them a step further. As capital projects director for ESD, Edward is currently managing three new sustainable projects for the district including the new Lynnwood High School, scheduled to open in fall 2009. This 215,000 square foot facility will use passive ventilation, automatic dimming, condensing boilers and other features that are predicted to outperform the Washington State Energy Code by 50 percent."

Click here to download a PDF of all 2007 Better Bricks Award Winners.

First Denny-Sealth plans shown

We recently presented plans to the Denny Middle School / Chief Sealth High School community to receive feedback about the design for their new campus. Click here to read more about the presentation.

Bassetti Architects adds 11 new staff members

Click here to read about why people joined Bassetti Architects, who they are, and what they are doing.

Hepp named region’s "green" school leader

Greg Hepp AIA, a principal here at Bassetti Architects, has been selected by the U.S. Green Building Council to oversee a new initiative to make schools greener in the Pacific Northwest. The Green School Advocates program is intended to create a team of people who care about green schools. Their mission is to spread the word about the benefits of sustainable schools. Click here to read the full story.

Designing the Sustainable School

Cottage Lake Elementary School in Woodinville is a featured design in the new book Designing the Sustainable School, written by Alan Ford and published by Images Publishing in 2007. Designed by Bassetti Architects, Cottage Lake Elementary utilizes extensive daylighting, natural ventilation, and other sustainable design strategies to reduce energy usage, increase occupant comfort, and provide educational opportunities to deepen the school’s academic program.


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