Robert M. Cain, Architect

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Robert M. Cain, Architect
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Greenlander

Project Year: 2025
Project Cost: More than $2,000,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 30306
View from street: Greenlander will occupy an undeveloped residential lot in a desirable intown neighborhood. With dense forestation and old growth specimen trees scattered throughout the site, Greenlander will nestle into the steep slopes, limit grading, minimize impact to the existing tree canopy...
Greenlander
For a rapidly evolving metropolis, the Greenlander’s site is an anomaly. An untouched .68 acre (27,024 s.f.) lot-of-record in a highly desirable intown Atlanta neighborhood originally developed beginning in the late 1800s and continuing through the 1940s. “Untouched” may be an understatement as,...
Greenlander
Client’s design preferences are clean, minimalistic design with Scandinavian, Japandi, mid-century inspired aesthetics
Greenlander
Client goal: High ceilings, open spaces, smooth transitions between interior and exterior spaces
Greenlander
Life within, on and around the site of Greenlander promotes a lifestyle in immediate touch with nature. The health and physical, mental and emotional benefits to occupants are obvious. For neighbors the benefits may seem unconnected but, with a next-door Doug Tallamy style Homegrown National Park...
Greenlander
The rectilinear north/south orientation in a southern climate becomes a positive factor through incorporation of passive solar design features such as extensive overhangs, shading devices and, in retention of the existing hardwood canopy, creation of a passive solar microclimate. By providing shade...
Greenlander
Owner goals for successfully and sustainably integrating their 6,000 s.f. house building program into a heavily wooded site (defined by limited buildable area, steep grades, riparian buffers and old growth specimen trees scattered throughout) quickly framed the design challenge.
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Client Goals:
Greenlander
Greenlander promotes a lifestyle in immediate touch with nature. The health and physical, mental and emotional benefits to occupants and visitors are obvious. For neighbors and the community, benefits may seem unconnected but, with a next-door Doug Tallamy style Homegrown National Park, the...
Greenlander