The Middle Housing Design Competition is where innovation meets community transformation. The Whatcom Housing Alliance invites our design community to reimagine housing options for all neighborhoods. Through this competition, we aim to showcase the potential of Middle Housing to address the housing shortage not only in Whatcom County. Our vision extends beyond mere shelter – we strive to promote housing diversity and sustainability, enriching the fabric of our city.
Check out the 2026 Middle Housing Design Competition Submissions
ALL SUBMISSIONS
Kinship Cottage Court | Jen Jones Architecture
Cedarwood Net Zero | Legend Homes & Powerhouse Designs
Grayscale | srs. architecture
![Expanding the Middle | [bundle] design studio](https://whatcomhousingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Project-Preview-Expanding-the-Middle-1024x612.png)
Expanding the Middle | [bundle] design studio
The Co-Co Six | Harbor and Hill
719 East Sunset | Katherine Hays
Happy Valley Community Living | Nicole Miller
Sehome Canopy House | The Space Age
FiveSquare | Haven Design Workshop
The Mod Pod | First Forty Feet
The Roost | Cone Architecture
Good Neighbor Flats | Cone Architecture
The Friends & Family Home | srs. architecture
Sunbreak | Wilson Studio
Four Fold | PRESS Architecture
Port Susans Commons | Pelletier + Schaar LLC
Ayllu Commons | Graciela Magne
East York Village | Emily Terzic
New Street Homes | Colliver Construction Management
Celebrate Middle Housing!
Join the Whatcom Housing Alliance for the Middle Housing Design Competition Awards Ceremony! We’ll announce the winners of our People’s Choice Award and the Jury Award, enjoy light fare, connect with the designers, and celebrate the future of Middle Housing in Whatcom County.
Wednesday, October 14th, 5:45PM,
Structure Brewing | 601 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Thank you to our sponsor!
Explore designs from our ADU Design Competition and Middle Housing Design Competition
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