by David Matero Architecture
Bath, ME, US 04530 · 91 photos
The Lean Too House
http://davidmatero.com

All photos by Darren Setlow Photography

 
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Orientation was key. The house and windows were placed to make the most of solar gain during the winter, and Douglas fir sunshades block the direct sunlight in the summer. "I was here last week when it was 90 degrees outside, but the temperature inside the house was 73 degrees, thanks to the sunshades," attests Matero. And no, the house does not have air conditioning.The shades also add an interesting architectural element to the home's facade, connecting it to its wooded surroundings.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by KB Morgan to Backyard & Deck Ideas (3 weeks ago)
slats as awning. not sure if i like the supports or not
added by rondaharmon to rondaharmon's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Back door idea
added by canadianbacon to canadianbacon's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Sun shade
added by sungjin to sungjin's Favorites (5 weeks ago)
awning
added by mmbroso to Outdoor spaces (6 weeks ago)
Shades
added by ronniecaliente to Exterior Ideas (7 weeks ago)
cool simple, modern "awnings"
added by camillejames11 to Landscape & porch (2 months ago)
Pergola attached to porch to shade east morning sun?
added by jodisargent to Exterior (2 months ago)
shades
added by speedform to exterior ideas (2 months ago)
window treatments look a bit 'applied' but still cool.
added by lapolonyc to Master Bath (2 months ago)
shades
added by Donald Roberts to donald_roberts's ideas (3 months ago)
sunshades
added by mefird to Jeff's exterior (3 months ago)
cedar awaning
added by sachintwinturbo to sachintwinturbo's ideas (3 months ago)
window
added by Courtney Tapper to courtney_tapper's ideas (3 months ago)
awning
added by 1485santarosa to Extra Things I like (4 months ago)
sun shades
added by Troy Boliver to troy_boliver's ideas (4 months ago)
exterior window treatment
added by sldz to sldz 2 modern/contemporary (4 months ago)
interesting
added by Ieva Avota to Māja (4 months ago)
pret sauli var uzlikt arī šādus. Tas vasarā novērš tiešo sauli un ziemā laiž iekšā sauli, lai silda.
added by josephyvonjohn to Outside of House (4 months ago)
window treatments - outside windows on East & West sides of house
added by smphouzz to Front yard and architectural details (4 months ago)
window arbors!
added by cjack45 to cjack45's Ideas (4 months ago)
Sunshade
added by Chris Lavoie to Green design (4 months ago)
I like these
added by LifeEdited Inc. to LifeEdited: Facade Ideas (5 months ago)
curious about functionality of window awnings.
added by GreenMan Studios to HCT&GW - Smith Sun Shade (5 months ago)
This would be a simple and inexpensive way to do it. The angled timbers remind me of the interior living room space.
added by Joe Meek to joe_meek's Ideas (5 months ago)
Window shade
added by Eric Toro to erictoro's ideas (6 months ago)
Window shades
added by cathyzwarich to cathyzwarich's ideas (6 months ago)
door awing
added by mullucmom to mullucmom's ideas (7 months ago)
awning
added by dfurst to dfurst's Ideas (7 months ago)
Overhang
added by alicedaryl to exterior (7 months ago)
D wants brace to be above or more discreet
added by sechristensen to sechristensen's ideas (8 months ago)
Window awning
added by JM Gwidt to jm_gwidt's ideas (8 months ago)
window shades wood
added by debaengus to debaengus's Ideas (8 months ago)
Building materials
added by janagatien to windows (8 months ago)
plain adjacent double
added by lortie to lortie's ideas (9 months ago)
Pare soleil
added by enyblade to Views of house exterior (9 months ago)
cedar sunshades for windows
added by leapingwaters to leapingwaters's ideas (9 months ago)
awnings
added by picknbeez to picknbeez's Ideas (9 months ago)
Window shades
added by roscamerondow to roscamerondow's ideas (9 months ago)
Very simple yet ingenious solution
added by thenimaj to thenimaj's Ideas (9 months ago)
Light shelves, shaded windows
added by guenevere77 to guenevere77's Ideas (9 months ago)
Shades
added by lundienza to lundienza's ideas (9 months ago)
like window wood structure
added by gggreek to gggreek's ideas (9 months ago)
sunshades above windows made of douglas fir
added by sunrisemahon to sunrisemahon's Favorites (9 months ago)
Totally right but Needs a nice angle
added by jims100 to Window Shades - exterior (9 months ago)
window shades
added by jamescbradshaw to jamescbradshaw's Favorites (10 months ago)
Windows
added by railbird to railbird's ideas (10 months ago)
supports
added by shirley liu to fiber cement panel manufacture (10 months ago)
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added by lilyphoenix to Exterior Ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades
added by monikahaenny to monikahaenny's ideas (10 months ago)
fir sunshades work to block most of the summer sun out
added by kldmoran to Exterior (10 months ago)
Breeze sole
added by marianne13 to exterior paint (10 months ago)
exterior colour
added by karltell to karltell's Favorites (10 months ago)
awning
added by lnupp to lnupp's ideas (10 months ago)
wood trellis
added by kw9090 to Landscaping (10 months ago)
siding color
added by jcipr to jcipr's ideas (10 months ago)
warmth
added by andrewhausmann to Exterior (10 months ago)
Simple sunshades
added by catpickles to catpickles's ideas (10 months ago)
over the door pergola
added by nikiep to outdoors (10 months ago)
block the sun
added by nevzat tayfun to nevzat's ideas (10 months ago)
ev
added by deloresje to deloresje's ideas (10 months ago)
good idea for south side of house
added by annml to annml's ideas (10 months ago)
window idea to cut sun
added by thegriers to thegriers's ideas (10 months ago)
Simple natural window awnings.
added by leahanne33 to leahanne33's ideas (10 months ago)
Orientation was key. The house and windows were placed to make the most of solar gain during the winter, and Douglas fir sunshades block the direct sunlight in the summer. "I was here last week when it was 90 degrees outside, but the temperature inside the house was 73 degrees, thanks to the sunshades,"
added by france0424 to france0424's ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades I'd like to add to my place
added by claud5597 to claud5597's ideas (10 months ago)
How
added by bonniecougar to az exterior (10 months ago)
window awning
added by dazay to dazay's ideas (10 months ago)
Sunscreen
added by wkear to wkear's ideas (10 months ago)
how well they are constructed
added by richdinsmore to richdinsmore's Favorites (10 months ago)
Sunshades
added by wrigleysmom to wrigleysmom's ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades
added by sjacobsfabian to sjacobsfabian's ideas (10 months ago)
wow weee, wheee, wow!
added by artthebuilder0248 to artthebuilder0248's ideas (10 months ago)
simplicity of window shades
added by stljane to stljane's ideas (10 months ago)
Awning
added by lesliegray9 to future (10 months ago)
Energy
added by dresdenblu to dresdenblu's ideas (10 months ago)
replace aluminum awnings with similar
added by swinbigler to swinbigler's ideas (10 months ago)
Orientation was key. The house and windows were placed to make the most of solar gain during the winter, and Douglas fir sunshades block the direct sunlight in the summer. "I was here last week when it was 90 degrees outside, but the temperature inside the house was 73 degrees, thanks to the sunshades," attests Matero. And no, the house does not have air conditioning. The shades also add an interesting architectural element to the home's facade, connecting it to its wooded surroundings.
added by katkingcnm to katkingcnm's Favorites (10 months ago)
douglas fir sunshades
added by bljdb to Deck (10 months ago)
note the overhang
added by davegroff to Arch (10 months ago)
Sun shade detail
added by alterego to Modern Me (10 months ago)
Clean sunscreens.
added by tim4484 to tim4484's ideas (10 months ago)
door overhangs
added by mmcbain to house exterior (10 months ago)
I like the arbors over the windows. I would like them over the garage and front door entrance.
added by mmcbain to landscape (10 months ago)
I like the arbors over the windows. I would like one over the garage door and the front porch.
added by katelyninlow to Larkspur Upstairs Ideas (10 months ago)
sun shades
added by mariemarin to mariemarin's ideas (10 months ago)
shades
added by Duket Architects Planners to joe_thourot's ideas (10 months ago)
sun shade
added by scarnity to scarnity's ideas (10 months ago)
навес
added by djackson2md to djackson2md's ideas (10 months ago)
The sunshades.
added by brodyj2005 to brodyj2005's ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades
added by breaksta to breaksta's Favorites (10 months ago)
Sunshades
added by Beka Brown to pdxbeka's ideas (10 months ago)
Sunshade
added by yvettebush to Front yard (10 months ago)
Front yard
added by twoodsvallejo to front door (10 months ago)
front door
added by Karlyn Neel to outside of house (10 months ago)
wood arbor
added by jeanameyers to jeanameyers's ideas (10 months ago)
Over windows
added by kingcobragolf88 to New Pics (10 months ago)
Orientation was key. The house and windows were placed to make the most of solar gain during the winter, and Douglas fir sunshades block the direct sunlight in the summer. "I was here last week when it was 90 degrees outside, but the temperature inside the house was 73 degrees, thanks to the sunshades," attests Matero. And no, the house does not have air conditioning. The shades also add an interesting architectural element to the home's facade, connecting it to its wooded surroundings.
added by anninstpaul to exterior (10 months ago)
sun shades
added by bigbetty to curb appeal (10 months ago)
ach appeal
added by grandmadebby to grandmadebby's ideas (10 months ago)
do it
added by 1marsha1 to 1marsha1's ideas (10 months ago)
unobtrusive awnings.
added by harchitect to exteriors (10 months ago)
simple sunshades
added by Patsy Bell Hobson to Patio/ Outdoor dining (10 months ago)
Wooden sun shades are perfect for all seasons
added by lindaklotz to lindaklotz's ideas (10 months ago)
wooden sun shades
added by maureentl to Lake ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades
added by vickisuenuzum to vickisuenuzum's ideas (10 months ago)
How about this in white on the front of the house!
added by Linda Haner to trailer (10 months ago)
Block sun
added by zingopink to Building the dream (10 months ago)
Sunshades
added by trowel_ca to trowel_ca's ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades for windows
added by Christal Fuller_Couturier to outdoor (10 months ago)
pergola over windows
added by catwork to house structure (10 months ago)
awinings
added by Stephanie D Poole to trellis ideas (10 months ago)
trellis
added by lmussell to lmussell's Ideas (10 months ago)
natural shades outside
added by petewd to petewd's ideas2 (10 months ago)
Window shade.
added by verschoor to verschoor's ideas (10 months ago)
modern
added by leslie to thegoose's ideas (10 months ago)
Sunshades
added by ddkaye to ddkaye's ideas (10 months ago)
window awnings
added by gabireidashsven to gabireidashsven's Ideas (10 months ago)
Roof extension for patio
added by 60yellowroses to 60yellowroses's ideas (10 months ago)
Window sun blockers
added by Gary Knutson to gary_knutson's ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades
added by Jeanette Burda to jeanette_burda's ideas (10 months ago)
Above window treatment. Add plastic to form a rain shelter?
added by alecaror to detalles (10 months ago)
aleros
added by cninsd to building ideas (10 months ago)
Sunshade
added by marylee23 to marylee23's ideas (10 months ago)
detail over windows to block sun
added by robertsmountainroad to landscaping (10 months ago)
awnings
added by bwolfinger to arbors (10 months ago)
Shade for Windows
added by ittybittykitty to ittybittykitty's ideas (10 months ago)
overhang over back door
added by mimicoletteg to patio (10 months ago)
patio doors
added by suzanna1912 to suzanna1912's ideas (10 months ago)
stationary sun shades
added by lenie to outdoor pics (10 months ago)
shading the hottest windows
added by cherialli to Becket Home Ideas (10 months ago)
sun shades!
added by nanchan to nanchan's ideas (10 months ago)
our front windows
added by janehouse to janehouse's ideas (10 months ago)
sun shades
added by sammymagee to eco friendly house (10 months ago)
Orientation was key. The house and windows were placed to make the most of solar gain during the winter, and Douglas fir sunshades block the direct sunlight in the summer. "I was here last week when it was 90 degrees outside, but the temperature inside the house was 73 degrees, thanks to the sunshades," attests Matero. And no, the house does not have air conditioning. The shades also add an interesting architectural element to the home's facade, connecting it to its wooded surroundings.
added by bernsloe to bernsloe's ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades
added by ncswain to exterior (10 months ago)
Fir sunshades
added by Brandon Holmes to brandonrholmes's ideas (10 months ago)
sunshades
added by Jo Pietrzak to Cabins (10 months ago)
Sunshades
added by hnwelch to hnwelch's Favorites (11 months ago)
Awning
added by baumer to baumer's ideas (11 months ago)
Detail closeup of awning/roof
added by Andy Alvarez to andy001's Favorites (14 months ago)
Pergolas