Integrating old and new
Natural, locally sourced, reclaimed, recycled and least-toxic building for homes, studios, gardens, and community spaces.
Our philosophy
The archive described ION as a skilled alliance in Olympia with a practical respect for materials, clients, landscape, and community.
We use natural, locally sourced, reclaimed, recycled and other ecological materials. We focus on making sure that everything we work with is the least toxic choice possible.
In this way we hope to build structures that are affordable, uniquely appealing, and which will improve our built environment, for those who live in it now and for the generations to come.
We believe that these natural materials carry a life, a texture and a spirit that reinforces a human's connection to place. It is this connection to place that nourishes the heart and creates that unique feeling of calm and safety, of being at home.
We believe that the process of constructing a home is a personal investment in building a healthy community because, ideally, a structure should enhance the beauty and abundance of a landscape rather than detract from it.
If you wish, we will build for you. Or if you wish, we will build with you, helping as needed. We specialize in collaborative building processes, facilitating participation through hands-on guidance, educational workshops and coordinated volunteer work parties.
Selected work
300 sq. ft. storage space converted into a least-toxic massage studio.
Community-supported construction project for a non-profit organization, serving as a community and education center as well as program and office headquarters.
2400 sq. ft. 2BR Durisol home and office.
