At just under 2,000 square feet, the Little Ship House is a small but mighty exploration in simplicity, functionality and sustainability.

Stretching long on an east-west axis, the exterior features a generous deck that follows the entire length of the house, curving out like the bow of a ship. The interior boasts ample built-ins for storage, dark mass floors to store the abundant sunlight, and a central clerestory. Pair all of this with an active solar array and the home achieves near-net zero performance.

The owner, Andi and her pup Nellie, have found a place to recenter, reground and continue to dream up in the Colorado foothills.