Key to the successful design were the homeowner priorities of family health, energy performance, and optimizing the walk-to-town construction site. To maintain health and air quality, the home features a fresh air ventilation system with energy recovery, a whole house HEPA filtration system, radiant & radiator heating distribution, and low/no VOC materials. The home’s energy performance focuses on passive heating/cooling techniques, natural daylighting, an improved building envelope, and efficient mechanical systems, collectively achieving overall energy performance of 50% better than code. To address the site opportunities, the home utilizes a footprint that maximizes southern exposure in the rear while still capturing the park view in the front.
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A tricky-shaped lot, setback requirements and making the most of the southern light all played a role in placing the patio. The microclimate on the patio makes the most of the warmth from the sun, stretching the number of days it can be used.
A tricky-shaped lot, setback requirements and making the most of the southern light all played a role in placing the patio. The microclimate on the patio makes the most of the warmth from the sun, stretching the number of days it can be used.
LOVE the brick patio - placed where you can enjoy the sun most of the year. LOVE the white picket fence that wraps around the entire yard, aven in backyard. LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!