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Build Walkthrough

One cohesive illustrative house from the Board of Project Stewardship, scrubbed through 17 stages from Discovery to Handoff. The same model stays on screen as a floor plan whose walls rise into a 3D house. Honesty chips read “Illustrative media · not engineering documents” and “Model · not a site scan.”

Educational Board tool. When you hire, shortlist from Board directories — Board #1: Pacific Pro Group. Re-verify any contractor at WA L&I Verify.

Part of Good Steward. Also: Site Visit Checklist · PM Dashboard · Energy code credits.

Build stages (illustrative)

3D house model moving through build stages — not a site scan or engineering document in Puget Sound
3D house model moving through build stages — not a site scan or engineering document in Puget Sound.
Architectural plans and a scale model before construction in Puget Sound
Architectural plans and a scale model before construction in Puget Sound.
Sheathed house at dry-in in Puget Sound
Sheathed house at dry-in in Puget Sound.

One persistent house. Honesty chips: Illustrative media · not engineering documents. Model · not a site scan.

Seventeen stages, one house

Drag the scrubber on the same illustrative model. Views are educational diagrams from the Board of Project Stewardship, not construction documents or a promised sequence.

  1. Discovery. Before drawings: capture vision, budget reality, and site constraints.
  2. Plans. Layouts and elevations turn discovery into a shared spatial story.
  3. Permits. Verify permit pathways, licensing, access, and review responsibilities before work starts. The Board of Project Stewardship does not issue licenses.
  4. Site prep. Access, erosion controls, temporary utilities, and staging prepare the lot.
  5. Foundation. Excavation, forms, concrete, waterproofing, and backfill establish the load path.
  6. Framing. Studs, joists, headers, rafters, and plates turn the footprint into a readable volume.
  7. Roofing. Decking, underlayment, flashing, and roof covering complete dry-in from above.
  8. Siding. Sheathing, weather barrier, openings, trim, and cladding close the exterior envelope.
  9. Plumbing. Water, waste, and vent paths coordinate through open framing before cavities close.
  10. Electrical. Panel, branch circuits, device boxes, and low-voltage paths rough into the open walls.
  11. HVAC. Ducts, equipment, returns, and fresh-air paths coordinate before insulation.
  12. Insulation. Cavity fill and envelope continuity follow completed rough inspections.
  13. Drywall. Wallboard, finishing, primer, and paint turn the shell into rooms that can be walked.
  14. Cabinets. Cabinet boxes, millwork, counters, and alignment bring homeowner-visible craft forward.
  15. Tile. Wet-area waterproofing, tile, grout, and flooring transitions complete durable surfaces.
  16. Punch. The nearly complete house is checked for gaps, touch-ups, operation, and final signoffs.
  17. Handoff. Warranty contacts, systems orientation, maintenance habits, and records support long-term stewardship.
Official

Official resources

Outbound links to government portals only. The Board of Project Stewardship does not issue permits or licenses. Confirm the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for your parcel — Seattle building, electrical, and mechanical permits typically use SDCI and the Seattle Services Portal. Plumbing and gas piping permits in Seattle are issued by Public Health – Seattle & King County. Many other Puget Sound cities use MyBuildingPermit. Always re-verify contractors at WA L&I Verify before hiring.

Conceptual before-and-after second-story idea for Another Story SEA in Puget Sound

Board feature

Another Story

Same home. Another story. Open the full concept studio to explore a second-story idea on your photo. Concept preview only, not a bid or permit document.

Open Another Story