When do you need a permit for an accessory structure in Seattle? Sheds, garages, carports, studios, and covered patios — size thresholds, setbacks, and permit process.
How to manage your relationship with your architect and contractor to get the best outcome. Communication, decisions, budget, and timeline tips from Piper Cole Architects.
Financing options for ADU projects in Seattle in 2026. HELOCs, construction loans, cash-out refinance, and Washington State ADU financing programs explained.
Should you hire a licensed architect or a home designer for your Seattle project? The differences in education, licensing, scope of practice, and when each makes sense.
Complete guide to ADU rules in Kirkland, WA for 2026. Size limits, setbacks, height, permits, and how Kirkland rules differ from Seattle. By Piper Cole Architects.
Comparing remodeling, adding on, and tearing down and rebuilding for Seattle homeowners. Cost, timeline, and decision framework from Piper Cole Architects.
Key provisions every Seattle homeowner should understand in an architectural services agreement. Scope, fees, revisions, termination, and dispute resolution explained.
ADU rules for duplex, triplex, and multifamily lots in Seattle in 2026 following Washington State HB 1110 and the Missing Middle Housing legislation.
What is the difference between interior design and interior architecture? When Seattle homeowners need each, and when you need both. By Piper Cole Architects.
How the architectural process differs for new construction vs. renovation projects in Seattle. Scope, timeline, fees, and what each type of project requires.