Heron Hall | Bainbridge Island, Washington
Washington’s first Living Building residence | Architectural Record “House of the Month”
Heron Hall is a regenerative family home that blends timeless design with deep personal and ecological meaning. Grounded in the character of Bainbridge Island, the house uses rammed-earth walls, charred wood siding, and reclaimed materials to create warmth, texture, and connection to place. Off-grid solar and rainwater systems enable full independence, while radiant heating, natural ventilation, and passive strategies optimize comfort and performance.
Embodying Jason F. McLennan’s Salvage Modernism, Heron Hall transforms reclaimed elements—historic stained-glass windows, hand-carved doors, century-old timber—into moments of craft and memory, creating a home that is both human and resilient. Interiors feature site-milled local wood and 100% FSC-certified cabinetry, finished with non-toxic, Declare-labeled materials for health and longevity.
The home and landscape embrace regeneration as a design ethic, restoring soil, hydrology, and habitat while celebrating light, movement, and intimate experiences. Every detail—from sculptural earth walls to framed views of the landscape—reinforces a sense of permanence, beauty, and ecological responsibility.
Heron Hall demonstrates that sustainability, artistry, and comfort can coexist, setting a new benchmark for off-grid, regenerative living.