A concept design for a modest off-grid home that brings practical, modern design into reach. Intended to be self-built, the structure has a simple floor plan, efficient design, a limited material palette of local materials, and uses common construction methods.

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A concept design for a modest off-grid home that brings practical, modern design into reach. Intended to be self-built, the structure has a simple floor plan, efficient design, a limited material palette of local materials, and uses common construction methods.

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A concept design for a modest off-grid home that brings practical, modern design into reach. Intended to be self-built, the structure has a simple floor plan, efficient design, a limited material palette of local materials, and uses common construction methods.

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Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, CO, United States A 1200 sf. straw bale, off-the-grid mountain retreat featuring passive and active solar systems, radiant floors, and local and non-toxic materials throughout. This project has received three national and one local design award.

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

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Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, CO, United States A 1200 sf. straw bale, off-the-grid mountain retreat featuring passive and active solar systems, radiant floors, and local and non-toxic materials throughout. This project has received three national and one local design award.

Mid-sized country gray two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in New York with a metal roof

A concept design for a modest off-grid home that brings practical, modern design into reach. Intended to be self-built, the structure has a simple floor plan, efficient design, a limited material palette of local materials, and uses common construction methods.

Mid-sized farmhouse gray two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in New York with a metal roof