This project called for a design philosophy of regeneration and connection to the land. Our master plan proposes the restoration of the topography and native flora of the house's ridge top site, brutally altered by a previous owner. This approach heals the site while providing an entry sequence and privacy for new outdoor spaces. The ridge top restoration and passive solar orientation led to a house plan that embraces two outdoor rooms; one facing south and east, and one facing north and west. All public spaces in the house directly engage one or both of these outdoor spaces.
The house features a living roof that extends the restored ridge topography, while providing pollinator habitat, outstanding insulation and thermal mass, and helping to control runoff. Additional green features include natural ventilation, balanced daylighting, and solar hot water (tied to radiant floor heating). An integrated photovoltaic system is sized to allow construction of a future net-zero energy caretaker's residence.
Careful use of locally sourced salvage materials controls the house's ecological footprint while exploring our client's strong aesthetic intentions and creating a building detailed to last for generations.
© Photography by M. Kibbey, General Contractor Drew Maran Construction, Structural Engineer Bruce King, Living Roof Rana Creek, Lighting Design Caprice Carter, Salvaged Materials Place Makers