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About Us
Microhouse is an award winning collaborative passionate about the design of ADUs, small houses and their communities. We take pride in creating innovative designs that are closely tailored to our clients needs.
Services Provided
Building Design, Custom Homes, Sustainable Design, Universal Design
Areas Served
Ballard, Beacon Hill, Mercer Island, Rainier Valley, Seattle, Shoreline, fremont, queen anne, magnolia, ravenna, capitol hill, wallingford, mazama
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Aging-in-Place Specialists
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Business Name
microhouse
Phone Number
+1 206-428-8599
Website
Address
114 N 42nd Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Typical Job Cost
USD 300,000 - USD 500,000
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Credentials
5 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
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15 Reviews for microhouse
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Handy Dandy Construction
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Bruce was great to work with on my detached additional dwelling unit ( DADU). He has many projects under his belt and know how the system works. He was on time, on budget, and contacted me when needed. Microhouse also has a online review tool which was helpful. They can take care of surveying, engineering and design. I strongly recommend Bruce and Microhouse.
October 2, 2017
If you want someone who will guide you professionally through the design, review, and permit approval process of a backyard cottage, Bruce is your man. He knows the code backwards and forwards and listened carefully to me as we went through iterations on the cottage design.
The cottage is under construction now, finishing up framing. I look forward to continue collaborating with Bruce and collaborating with him and my contractor as we enter the finishing stages of the cottage.
September 15, 2017Last modified:April 18, 2023
Bruce and Geoff delivered plans for a backyard cottage (DADU), and handled the entirety of the permitting process. From the beginning, I intended to do a fair amount of the construction myself (I'm not a construction professional). Other architects I interviewed seemed derisive of this idea--probably because working with a professional builder makes their lives easier. But Bruce and Geoff were supportive and helpful. They listened to my objectives and their listening was reflected in the plans. The whole process was smooth and uneventful, which is exactly what I was hoping for.
March 24, 2016
jeannebalog6
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Bruce Parker was recommended to us by our general contractor to collaborate on our new house project--demolition of the existing structure and rebuilding a larger one on the lot.
Our vision was to retain the character of a 1911 craftsman, with sustainable, energy-efficient features and to appear, in the end, as if it had always been part of the neighborhood.
Bruce kept us involved in the process, and made recommendations that elevated our design. He managed our construction drawings and permits, and contributed great ideas with enthusiasm and sensitivity. His philosophy about sustainability and 'right-sizing' a home was absolutely in line with ours, and we feel very fortunate to have been able to work with him.
August 13, 2015
We contacted Bruce Parker at Microhouse to explore the possibility of building a backyard cottage in Seattle. In our research, we found Bruce's name consistently mentioned as being on of Seattle's resident experts on DADU development. From the first contact, Bruce was prompt, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He assisted us in navigating the applicable codes, suggested a number of properties to visit and provided sketches of possible options for our site. For personal reasons, we are putting this project on hold for a time, but we hope to revisit it soon and work with Bruce and Microhouse to make it a reality. We highly recommend Bruce Parker.
March 24, 2015
Bruce is a great architect to work with. He had great ideas for the design of our house. He has carefully incorporated our needs and ideas into the final plan. We feel very lucky to have worked with him.
February 23, 2015
Fivedot
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have worked on multiple projects with Microhouse and have always found them to be creative, engaged and professional. Bruce is excellent to work with and dedicated to his clients. I would highly recommend him and his firm.
January 12, 2015
I have and will be building several back yard cottages with Bruce and Microhouse. He has an excellent eye for detail and creates unique and beautiful designs. Bruce is very respectful of the wishes of the homeowners as well as the builder. He is very easy to work with.
December 17, 2014
LCM Builders
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I've had the good fortune to work with Bruce Parker several times as a General Contractor and I have only great things to say. Beyond his clear expertise in the area of Micro Houses and all the applicable city codes, his skill and patience in the design process makes for a smooth experience for me and the client during the build period. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to tackle a small house project, though I would hire him myself to design a larger residence.
December 17, 2014
kato d inc, vintage restoration and remodeling
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I hired Bruce at Microhouse to help me through the permitting process and very initial design phases for a building site in Seattle. He has a super aesthetic and is experienced working with the Seattle Department of Planning and Design and knew people there. He clearly has a wide range of experience of the entire process from permitting to finishing touches. Some of my specific issues that he was knowledgeable about included building on a slope, zoning requirements for Multi-Family projects and wetlands landscaping & environmentally critical areas. He is responsive and great to work with! He took me to see a finished multi-family development that he designed that had slope challenges similar to mine as well as an ADU in progress for inspiration. We shared common values like living small, using green technologies, and bicycling. I really enjoyed working with him. He got all my permitting done which was complicated by the environmentally critical areas I highly recommend Bruce. Sadly, I've had to put my lot on the market, so I'm sorry not to be actually getting to do a build with him at this time. I would absolutely hire Microhouse again (and I hope I do) in the future.
November 25, 2014Last modified:November 25, 2014
Bruce Parker from Microhouse designed our backyard 760 sq foot cottage. The design is beautiful and light-filled. Bruce really knows his stuff when it comes to the permit process and because he collaborates with builders, he is able to design not just a gorgeous space, but also with an eye for cost-savings. I highly recommend Microhouse!
August 21, 2013
januarycolacurcio
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My husband and I hired Bruce to design our backyard cottage (DADU) in Magnolia. This involved not only the design of the cottage itself (which turned out exactly as we had hoped) but also involved extensive permitting and working with our contractor to navigate the steep slope and ECA restrictions that came along with the project. We found Bruce extremely pleasant to work with, professional, insightful, thoughtful, and very talented. Our cottage has received numerous compliments on its design and we couldn't be happier. We enjoyed working with Bruce so much that we are working with him again on an addition to our main house.
August 8, 2013
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