Talisman — Suncadia, WA
Talisman is a nine acre section of the 6,400 acre Suncadia resort. Weber Thompson designed the neighborhood with two visions in mind – maximize the views and create an experience different from traditional neighborhoods. The planners oriented the neighborhood towards the views with a common green space separating the homes from the cars.
The architecture reflects nearby Roslyn with a mountain lodge/rustic aesthetic. Materials include lap siding, board and batten and shingle siding with strong timber and stone accents. The home types include clustered cottages and townhouses – some with first floor master bedrooms – and coach houses. The plan and architecture flew through the community's design review process on the first pass with glowing comments from the board about the design.
The developer is seeking 4-star Gold Certification through the King-Snohomish County Master Builders Built Green program.
Sustainable planning strategies include partial infiltration of site storm water, limited clearing and grading and minimized hardscape areas.
Landscape design incorporates native regionally appropriate species to complement the alpine environment.
Construction waste materials will be diverted from landfill and recycled when possible.
Building materials and finishes will contain recycled content.
Building orientation and size specifically designed to reduce heat gain.
Low VOC sealants and materials are used to provide healthy air within homes.