Slipped onto the side of Mount Beacon and a seasonal creek overlooking the Hudson River Valley, this new house negotiates a tight lot on a gentle rocky slope. The asymmetrical roof reflects the slope of the hillside while the composition of the detached garage and house echoes a rock outcropping. The stained wood siding is has a natural and durable coating that honors the renewable nature of the nearby forest while letting the appearance of the pine slates show through.
The plan emphasizes easy living, open spaces and the ability to age-in-place. The entry courtyard is the link to the outdoors creating a natural gathering space that overlooks a nearby waterfall.
The house itself is designed to be net-zero, require no incoming energy to run, and extremely air tight while keeping the construction techniques easy and cost effective to construct. The construction emphasizes healthy and breathable building techniques and materials; no spray foams, fresh air supply, rain screen walls, non-combustion appliances and heating.