Rachel Ravitch Studio provides design, permitting, and project management services for residential remodel, addition, and new construction projects in the Puget Sound Region and beyond.
Rachel Ravitch (she/her) has worked with award winning regional design and construction firms in Seattle since 2005 on projects across the Puget Sound region. Her experience includes residential, multifamily, retail, restaurant, cafe, and workspace projects.
Rachel Ravitch Studio is committed to ethical and sustainable building methods and materials with a focus on retrofitting, restoration, salvage, low impact products, smaller building footprints and landscaping with native trees & shrubs.
The building industry is one of the largest waste contributors of any industry, accounting for up to 40% of the world’s waste and consuming up to 40% of the world’s energy, while only providing 5-10% of employment and contributing only 10-15% of GDP. The demolition of structures in the US accounts for 90% of the waste in the building industry. Many products used in the building industry are causing massive destruction to old growth forests around the world and are major contributors to greenhouse gasses. This is preventable and designers can contribute to creating a more sustainable building industry by educating clients about how to make the most impact with thoughtful, intentional use of sustainable construction materials and methods. Waste itself from demolition and disposal of construction materials can be limited by preserving and retrofitting structures. Limiting soil disruption and planting trees helps keep our air and water systems clean.
