This is a 2800 square foot high-performing house is designed for future attached garage and office. We call this a Near-Zero home because of the overall energy efficiency. A supplemental high-efficiency Stuv woodstove provides a substantial amount of the total heating requirements. Design features include super-insulated building envelope, triple-glazed windows and doors and geothermal heating and cooling. The future addition of roof-top solar on house and garage will yield the house a Net-Zero home in overall energy requirements. The traditional vernacular form is punctuated by many modern design elements, including custom stair & steel railings, custom Walnut veneer cabinetry, modern timber-frame entry, polished concrete and stunning tile work.