Papers

Papers

Working Papers, Told in Charts

Studio Viridian · Viridian Builds develops, designs, and builds homes in Seattle. These are newspaper-length graphic editions of our working papers on housing, circularity and impact.

Circularity

The Most Circular Thing a Builder Can Do Is Keep the House

Studio Viridian rated 23 ways a Seattle firm that develops, designs, builds and holds homes could act on the circular economy. The ones that do the most good cost little, and most of them happen before anything is torn down.

From the working paper Where to Close the LoopNov. 4, 2026

Studio Viridian · Viridian Builds · Seattle · Updated Nov. 5, 2026