Batt+Lear Designers and Builders

10/15/2026

Here's something from the archives, but a conversation that is becoming more and more relevant today. We’re watching closely as the cities and counties of Washington make rule changes to allow increased density, allowing us to build more types of homes in our backyards and front yards, too! More on that later... Exciting times!

How can density drive climate progress? Why does walkability matter for sustainability? And how do regulations around density relate to gentrification? Get your answers to these questions from Jared Silliker's Building Better podcast with Jason Lear: https://www.sillikerpartners.com/building-better-podcast/episode-7-jason-lear-density-drives-climate-progress

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond the structures we build, and this episode reflects just that. We do our best to ensure every design fits into the systems of the city and the neighborhood we're building in, as well as the surrounding nature.

Density can amplify and enable a variety of positive climate outcomes. We touch on shared resources, gentrification, and encouraging a diverse mix of people, places and buildings.

10/08/2026

This is the Giordano Home, aka The Perch, which has been selected as a project to be presented at the Northwest Green Building Slam. Get tickets for the November 7th event here: https://ecobuilding.org/event/2026-nw-green-building-slam/

The design features a tall, high-performance window wall facing southeast that drinks up the view of Mt. Rainier and takes advantage of the low-angle sun through the rainy months. On another side, a uniquely shaped roof creates a deep overhang to shade the family from Summer sun.

The thermally treated wood siding is accentuated by a one-story turquoise-colored band of hand-trowelled hybrid cement panels, and curving rain planter walls celebrate the rain as you approach the front door. Inside, local wood craft is the main event. Madrona hardwood floors and floating stair treads cut strong horizontal lines through the space, and a two-story slatted oak screen stair strikes a pause to appreciate the view.

What you can’t see is what makes the building really stand out. The continuous insulation layers and thorough air sealing, complemented by a filtered fresh air ventilation system and in-floor heating and cooling, make for a very comfortable, quiet space to live and play in.

Learn more about the design and the story behind it here: https://www.battandlear.com/perch

Photo credit: Patrick Brennan https://www.patrickbrennanphoto.com

10/03/2026

Check out this beautiful wood from Lunawood! After years of living in their Mt. Baker home with an overgrown backyard, our client came to us with the desire to make their outdoor space livable again. The deck was designed around an old cherry tree to maintain the existing nature, and is being built with chemical free wood from renewable certified forests.

10/01/2026

We are so excited to share that our cofounder, Jason Lear, has been selected as a presenter for the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild’s 2026 Northwest Green Building Slam! He will present on the Giordano House, a custom-designed home in South Seattle that takes advantage of the hill it’s built on and its location to maximize energy efficiency throughout the seasons. Learn more about this home here: https://www.battandlear.com/perch

This year's event, taking place on November 7th, features 10 industry professionals who will present for 10 minutes each to showcase innovative, sustainable building projects in a fast-paced and engaging format. Learn more and sign up here: https://ecobuilding.org/slam_pages/home/

09/30/2026

We're ! Do you know any Remodelers/Carpenters who are interested in green building? Send them our way!

Our ideal candidate has 4+ years of custom single-family residential construction experience. Some green building experience is a plus, but we can teach that. Candidates must have the ability to read plans, a love of learning, and personal hand and power tools appropriate for the job.

For the full job description, visit https://www.battandlear.com/careers. 𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

09/11/2026

At Batt + Lear, we love working with clients to build environmentally sustainable homes. Take a look at some of the customized designs we’ve built to be highly energy-efficient, healthy, and durable.

Through in-house design and construction, we build and remodel homes, kitchens, bathrooms, and more. Interested in exploring a new project with us? Reach out here: https://www.battandlear.com/contact-us

04/21/2026

Please come visit us at this beautiful home in Seward Park on the Northwest Green Home Tour!
Tickets at NWGREENHOMETOUR.ORG

03/31/2026

We have been building this home and DADU for a couple and their friend. They purchased a lot together and we designed two homes for aging in place.
Currently, the finishes are being installed. Photos to come.

03/30/2026

Lunawood interior paneling. Smooth side out.