Roger Wade
Example of an arts and crafts kitchen design in Charleston

Photography, Sam Oberter
Inspiration for a modern porcelain tile entryway remodel in Philadelphia with white walls and a white front door

The Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU was designed and built to remain resilient in the face of natural disasters. Fortunately, the same great building strategies and design that provide resilience also provide a home that is incredibly comfortable and healthy while also visually stunning. This home’s journey began with a desire to design and build a house that meets the rigorous standards of Passive House. Before beginning the design/ construction process, the homeowners had already spent countless hours researching ways to minimize their global climate change footprint. As with any Passive House, a large portion of this research was focused on building envelope design and construction. The wall assembly is combination of six inch Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and 2x6 stick frame construction filled with blown in insulation. The roof assembly is a combination of twelve inch SIPs and 2x12 stick frame construction filled with batt insulation. The pairing of SIPs and traditional stick framing allowed for easy air sealing details and a continuous thermal break between the panels and the wall framing. Beyond the building envelope, a number of other high performance strategies were used in constructing this home and ADU such as: battery storage of solar energy, ground source heat pump technology, Heat Recovery Ventilation, LED lighting, and heat pump water heating technology. In addition to the time and energy spent on reaching Passivhaus Standards, thoughtful design and carefully chosen interior finishes coalesce at the Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU into stunning interiors with modern farmhouse appeal. The result is a graceful combination of innovation, durability, and aesthetics that will last for a century to come. Despite the requirements of adhering to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in construction today, the homeowners chose to certify both their main home and their ADU to Passive House Standards. From a meticulously designed building envelope that tested at 0.62 ACH50, to the extensive solar array/ battery bank combination that allows designated circuits to function, uninterrupted for at least 48 hours, the Twin Peaks Passive House has a long list of high performance features that contributed to the completion of this arduous certification process. The ADU was also designed and built with these high standards in mind. Both homes have the same wall and roof assembly ,an HRV, and a Passive House Certified window and doors package. While the main home includes a ground source heat pump that warms both the radiant floors and domestic hot water tank, the more compact ADU is heated with a mini-split ductless heat pump. The end result is a home and ADU built to last, both of which are a testament to owners’ commitment to lessen their impact on the environment.

David Wakely
Small trendy home design photo in San Francisco

Holland Photography
Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Seattle with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and quartzite countertops

Kim Smith
Large modern green two-story wood gable roof idea in New York

Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Roger Wade
Inspiration for a craftsman dining room remodel in Charleston

Roger Wade
Living room - craftsman living room idea in Charleston

Nearly completed studio / workshop constructed of high energy efficient structural insulated panels (SIPs)
Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Richmond

Roger Wade
Inspiration for a craftsman staircase remodel in Charleston

Roger Wade
Entryway - craftsman entryway idea in Charleston

Kim Smith Photo of Buffalo--Commercial Photographer
Example of a large mountain style master light wood floor bedroom design in New York with gray walls

Roger Wade
Example of an arts and crafts bedroom design in Charleston

SIPs garage with top living area.
Large arts and crafts detached three-car garage workshop photo in Other

Roger Wade
Inspiration for a craftsman kitchen remodel in Charleston

Photos by Jeff Fountain
Rustic one-story wood exterior home idea in Seattle

RVP Photography
Example of a small trendy concrete floor open concept kitchen design in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

RVP Photography
Family room - contemporary open concept concrete floor family room idea in Cincinnati with white walls and no fireplace