upon the Cape Cod tradition with a series of volumes stepping back along the edge of the coastal bank. From the street the house appears as a classic half Cape, but what looks like the main house is only the master suite. The two “additions” that appear behind it contain most of the house.
The main entry
But for Cape or other Colonial Revival styles without an overhang, a semi-transparent stain does not provide enough protection. In Seattle's soggy climate exterior wood remains wet half the year. Even with a mildacide added to stain, exposed shingles will blacken, and look gross--definitely not shipshape
Like front walk and cape cod
This is a Cape Cod style home because chimney on the gable roof, shutters, and a simple exterior .
Love this Cape Cod design, would look great in Oregon.
this is fun kinda modren and cape cod. I like the mix of the elements
Modernizing a traditional cape cod home
of the Cape Cod style. All the characteristics of the Cape Cod house are here while the material palette, such as the metal roof, has been updated. It's proof that the Cape can be adapted to today's technology and building techniques.
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Add this porch to cape cod to the roof line and it will look great.
Porch, cape cod colonial features, add ons
of the Cape Cod style for the Southeastern part of the country includes a large porch to shade the interiors from the sun, and large windows to capture cooling breezes.
This variation also includes lifting the house a few feet above the ground to avoid the often wet surroundings while providing an
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cape cod - keeps with original architecture
that a Cape Cod style house id flexible, with the ability to accept and accommodate changes over time.
that a Cape Cod style house is flexible, with the ability to accept and accommodate changes over time.
Element: Rear and side additions. When adding on to a Cape Cod home, architects and builders tend to try to maintain the modest facade of the original structure and make more drastic changes or
think of Cape Cod houses? Are you ready to import the New England style to your hometown, or is it better left for history books?More:A Coastal Cottage on Cape Cod
odern Cape Cod green home earned LEED Gold certification for green features including solar electric, a green roof, and the use of sustainable materials. Construction by Cape Associates. Photos by Michael J Lee. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design. www.Zeroenergy.com
Done by one our trusted partners, Zero Energy Designs, this Cape Cod retreat includes solar panels.
retreat on Cape Cod. Sustainability was the priority in the design of this home on Cape Cod. The green moves Zero Energy Designs (ZED) came up with include solar panels and this beautiful living roof.
Green architecture, including a planted roof and solar panels, help this Cape Cod vacation home maintain
award-winning Cape-Cod-inspired lake home, with authentic Shingle-style detailing, was designed for casual living and easy entertaining, and to capture the breathtaking views of the lake on which it is sited.
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Cape Cod, lighting, exterior trim, windows.
Love this mix of craftsman style and cap cod design!
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Love the lighting on this cape cod
on this Cape Cod design. Photographer did a phenomenal job capturing the textures and colour of this home.