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The Owners of a home that had been consumed by the moving dunes of Lake Michigan wanted a home that would not only stand the test of aesthetic time, but survive the vicissitudes of the environment. With the assistance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the consulting civil engineer and the City of Grand Haven Zoning Department, a soil stabilization site plan was developed based on raising the new home’s main floor elevation by almost three feet, implementing erosion studies, screen walls and planting indigenous, drought tolerant xeriscaping. The screen walls, as well as the low profile of the home and the use of sand trapping marrum beachgrass all help to create a wind shadow buffer around the home and reduce blowing sand erosion and accretion. The Owners wanted to minimize the stylistic baggage which consumes most “cottage” residences, and with the Architect created a home with simple lines focused on the view and the natural environment. Sustainable energy requirements on a budget directed the design decisions regarding the SIPs panel insulation, energy systems, roof shading, other insulation systems, lighting and detailing. Easily constructed and linear, the home harkens back to mid century modern pavilions with present day environmental sensitivities and harmony with the site. John Allegretti

With its spacious living space, abundance of windows and overall warm and cozy feel, serenity is a guarantee with this splendid model. The Lausanne features 2 bedrooms with a grand bath on the main floor. The kitchen is open to a spacious dining room and airy living space. The loft features an open space for a bedroom, office – or both. A half bath is included for convenience. www.timberblock.com

With its spacious living space, abundance of windows and overall warm and cozy feel, serenity is a guarantee with this splendid model. The Lausanne features 2 bedrooms with a grand bath on the main floor. The kitchen is open to a spacious dining room and airy living space. The loft features an open space for a bedroom, office – or both. A half bath is included for convenience. www.timberblock.com

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Living room - coastal living room idea in Charlotte

The Porch House sits perched overlooking a stretch of the Yellowstone River valley. With an expansive view of the majestic Beartooth Mountain Range and its close proximity to renowned fishing on Montana’s Stillwater River you have the beginnings of a great Montana retreat. This structural insulated panel (SIP) home effortlessly fuses its sustainable features with carefully executed design choices into a modest 1,200 square feet. The SIPs provide a robust, insulated envelope while maintaining optimal interior comfort with minimal effort during all seasons. A twenty foot vaulted ceiling and open loft plan aided by proper window and ceiling fan placement provide efficient cross and stack ventilation. A custom square spiral stair, hiding a wine cellar access at its base, opens onto a loft overlooking the vaulted living room through a glass railing with an apparent Nordic flare. The “porch” on the Porch House wraps 75% of the house affording unobstructed views in all directions. It is clad in rusted cold-rolled steel bands of varying widths with patterned steel “scales” at each gable end. The steel roof connects to a 3,600 gallon rainwater collection system in the crawlspace for site irrigation and added fire protection given the remote nature of the site. Though it is quite literally at the end of the road, the Porch House is the beginning of many new adventures for its owners.

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The Porch House sits perched overlooking a stretch of the Yellowstone River valley. With an expansive view of the majestic Beartooth Mountain Range and its close proximity to renowned fishing on Montana’s Stillwater River you have the beginnings of a great Montana retreat. This structural insulated panel (SIP) home effortlessly fuses its sustainable features with carefully executed design choices into a modest 1,200 square feet. The SIPs provide a robust, insulated envelope while maintaining optimal interior comfort with minimal effort during all seasons. A twenty foot vaulted ceiling and open loft plan aided by proper window and ceiling fan placement provide efficient cross and stack ventilation. A custom square spiral stair, hiding a wine cellar access at its base, opens onto a loft overlooking the vaulted living room through a glass railing with an apparent Nordic flare. The “porch” on the Porch House wraps 75% of the house affording unobstructed views in all directions. It is clad in rusted cold-rolled steel bands of varying widths with patterned steel “scales” at each gable end. The steel roof connects to a 3,600 gallon rainwater collection system in the crawlspace for site irrigation and added fire protection given the remote nature of the site. Though it is quite literally at the end of the road, the Porch House is the beginning of many new adventures for its owners.

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The main floor of H2D Architecture + Designs's new custom home in Edmonds, WA is laid out with an open floor plan with the kitchen, dining and living areas overlooking the expansive Puget Sound waterfront. The living spaces have a vaulted ceiling with a focus out to the wall of windows looking out to the beach. The roof is designed using SIPs (structurally insulated panels) supported by a series of exposed wood beam and finished with a stained wood ceiling for a warm interior feel. Architecture: H2D Architecture + Design Interior Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos by: Anastasiya Homes

With its spacious living space, abundance of windows and overall warm and cozy feel, serenity is a guarantee with this splendid model. The Lausanne features 2 bedrooms with a grand bath on the main floor. The kitchen is open to a spacious dining room and airy living space. The loft features an open space for a bedroom, office – or both. A half bath is included for convenience. www.timberblock.com

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