Concerned about rising energy costs?
Utility bills in Washington and Oregon continue to climb. At Ichijo, we address this at the structural level before you ever move in, so you're not left making lifestyle tradeoffs just to stay comfortable.

An envelope built for the Pacific Northwest

A home's envelope is everything that separates the inside from the outside: walls, ceiling, windows, and floor. The tighter and better insulated that envelope is, the less energy your home needs to stay comfortable.

Energy-Saving Equipment

Ichijo homes are equipped with heat pumps that transfer heat from the outdoor air for efficient heating and cooling, alongside Energy Star certified equipment throughout. Combined with our high-performance insulation, every system works at its full potential. Features may vary by community.
A Home That Works From the Inside Out
The building envelope controls what stays in and what stays out. Energy-saving equipment controls how much your home consumes. When both are built to work together, the efficiency of the entire home rises to a level that neither could achieve on its own.
High Insulation Performance
Retains heat effectively across every surface, so your home stays comfortable without overworking your systems.
Airtight Construction
Minimizes air leakage throughout the entire envelope, keeping conditioned air in and outside air out where it belongs.
High-Efficiency Equipment
Heat pumps, Energy Star certified appliances, and smart systems work together to reduce how much energy your home consumes day to day.
Solar Ready
Ichijo homes are designed with solar in mind, making it straightforward to add solar power generation and offset your home's total energy use.
*Features may vary by community.

Homeowner Stories

Real stories from families who chose Ichijo. From the first walk-through to years of living in their homes, they share how our commitment to comfort, quality, and thoughtful design has shaped not only their houses but also the way they live every day.

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and highest praise for the incredible service I received from Lisa, my Realtor, and Ed, the Site Manager, throughout my home-buying journey with Ichijo. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made what can often be a stressful process feel seamless and even enjoyable. From the very beginning, Lisa went above and beyond in every sense of the word. She worked tirelessly — day and night — to make sure every one of my needs was met. Whether it was answering late-evening questions, coordinating showings on short notice, or advocating on my behalf during negotiations, Lisa never missed a beat. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to finding me the right home set her apart from any sales representative I have ever worked with. She is, without question, the best. I also want to recognize Ed for his outstanding work as Site Manager. His hands-on approach and expertise ensured that everything on-site ran smoothly and met the highest standards. Ed's professionalism and dedication to quality gave me complete confidence throughout the entire process. Together, Lisa and Ed represent the very best of what Ichijo has to offer. Their teamwork and shared commitment to customer satisfaction are a direct reflection of the company's values, and I could not be happier as a customer. I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa to anyone I come across who is looking for a home. If you want someone who will truly have your back and treat your home search as if it were their own, Lisa is the one to call. And with a site manager like Ed supporting the process, you can trust that you are in the best hands possible. Thank you, Lisa and Ed, for helping me get my house. This experience has been nothing short of exceptional. With sincere appreciation, Darrell Darrell Freeman

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Darrell Freeman

I am delighted to share my exceptional experience with Ichijo Home Builders. Throughout my initial interaction to the final walkthrough, their commitment to quality and craftsmanship was evident. The fusion of traditional Japanese design principles with modern American comforts created a truly unique and inviting home for my family. The attention to detail, superior materials, and efficient construction process exceeded my expectations. The team’s professionalism, transparency, and unwavering dedication ensured a smooth and stress-free building journey. We own more than one home built by Ichijo. I wholeheartedly recommend Ichijo Home Builders for their outstanding workmanship and personalized service.

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Sarang Fegde and Yogini Joshi

We absolutely love our Ichijo house! More than that, we appreciate all of the time and effort they put into working with us. We recently purchased the Harrison Court home from it’s previous owners, as we were drawn to it’s exceptional quality, energy-saving construction, and superior design. It is clear the Ichijo teams puts thought into their work and it makes us feel good knowing we can reduce our environmental impact by living in a green home. When we moved in, the house needed some repairs on the windows and siding. We brought up some questions and concerns with the Ichijo team and they went above and beyond our expectations to get things fixed. They were responsive, communicative, professional, thorough, and extremely generous with their time and resources. My husband and I feel very thankful to have purchased a home built by builders who stand by their quality of work, especially over time.

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Chelsea Oliver

I’m very happy with my Ichijo townhouse. The layout is bright, spacious and efficient. The technology and appliances are modern and work extremely well. The construction is solid, well insulated and shows Ichijo builders are craftsmen.

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Edmund vonAllmen

This has been an incredible process. We feel so lucky to have the home that we do and to be in here enjoying it. We know that there aren’t a lot of folks, a lot of friends that have had this opportunity. It’s something that we are so thankful for. We had such a great experience working with Ichijo.

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Nina and Andrew Harrison