House on Dry Ledge Cove
This residence were to recall the vernacular of the Texas Hill Country homestead while giving it new life with subtle technological sophistication.
The design of the house is both site specific and ecologically sensitive. Its' forms were generated by the constraints of the land and its's tight suburban lot. The house mimics a Texas Hill Country homestead that has been added on to over the generations, Its' elements step down with the topography of the site, maneuvering around clusters of Spanish Oaks to preserve the, while using them for solar shading, channeling of prevailing summer breezes, and privacy from the close-by neighbors. Careful window placement, overhand sizing ventilated radiant barrier roof design and a "thermal siphon" build into the stair tower at the entry (in much the same way that historic central Texas buildings and elegant homes did) are some of the elements which contribute to its' energy efficiency and comfort.
The exterior of the house is finished in the traditional German smear technique for limestone. That gives it its' distinctive color and texture. The stone continues into the interior of the house, where it combines with wood floors and accents to create a warm, rich atmosphere as well as providing thermal mass to stabilize interior temperatures and enhance comfort.
Utility bills of this 2,969 Sq. Ft. house have proven to be 50% if what similarly sized homes in the Austin area incur. The house is environmentally responsive for more reasons than its passive solar features - it uses local stone for its exterior cladding, makes extensive use of recycled materials in its construction, and addresses water resource conservation. The ventilated radiant barrier roof is of the high recycled content galvanized metal, the insulation is recycled newspaper (cellulose), all plumbing fixtures are water conserving and the entire plumbing system is set up to accommodate "grey" water recycling. Additionally, the interior air quality is greatly improved with a "hydronic" heating and domestic water heating system that keeps combustion burning appliances outside of the indoor air zones. This type of "green" architecture creates livable buildings rich in character and comfort.
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The design of the house is both site specific and ecologically sensitive. Its' forms were generated by the constraints of the land and its's tight suburban lot. The house mimics a Texas Hill Country homestead that has been added on to over the generations, Its' elements step down with the topography of the site, maneuvering around clusters of Spanish Oaks to preserve the, while using them for solar shading, channeling of prevailing summer breezes, and privacy from the close-by neighbors. Careful window placement, overhand sizing ventilated radiant barrier roof design and a "thermal siphon" build into the stair tower at the entry (in much the same way that historic central Texas buildings and elegant homes did) are some of the elements which contribute to its' energy efficiency and comfort.
The exterior of the house is finished in the traditional German smear technique for limestone. That gives it its' distinctive color and texture. The stone continues into the interior of the house, where it combines with wood floors and accents to create a warm, rich atmosphere as well as providing thermal mass to stabilize interior temperatures and enhance comfort.
Utility bills of this 2,969 Sq. Ft. house have proven to be 50% if what similarly sized homes in the Austin area incur. The house is environmentally responsive for more reasons than its passive solar features - it uses local stone for its exterior cladding, makes extensive use of recycled materials in its construction, and addresses water resource conservation. The ventilated radiant barrier roof is of the high recycled content galvanized metal, the insulation is recycled newspaper (cellulose), all plumbing fixtures are water conserving and the entire plumbing system is set up to accommodate "grey" water recycling. Additionally, the interior air quality is greatly improved with a "hydronic" heating and domestic water heating system that keeps combustion burning appliances outside of the indoor air zones. This type of "green" architecture creates livable buildings rich in character and comfort.
Screened-In porch, Austin luxury home, Austin custom home, BarleyPfeiffer Architecture, wood floors, sustainable design, sleek design, modern, low voc paint, interiors and consulting, house ideas, home planning, 5 star energy, high performance, green building, fun design, 5 star appliance, find a pro, family home, elegance, efficient, custom-made, comprehensive sustainable architects, natural lighting, Austin TX, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, professional services, green design, curb appeal, LEED, AIA,
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