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ZeroEnergy DesignThis modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income.
FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own.
SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio.
MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch.
SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf)
RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property.
COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort.
ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements.
OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income.
PROJECT TEAM
ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer
A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor
Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry
Lisa Finch - Original Artwork
European Architectural Supply - Windows
Eric Roth Photography - Photography
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Isaman design, Inc.Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners are dog lovers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the pets adjacent to the main living space. The design includes multiple water features sprinkled throughout the site which further facilitate the feeling of a calming hillside retreat.
The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
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DSLD HomesWelcome to Northern Oaks, a beautiful community built by Mississippi’s premier home builder, DSLD Homes. Northern Oaks is conveniently located off of Menge Avenue in Pass Christian. The Oaks Golf Course offers a community center with swimming, tennis, and golfing. Many of the home sites back up to the golf course or green space, giving your home a beautiful view and plenty of privacy. With easy access to I-12, this community is the perfect location for anyone commuting to work. Only 6 miles to the sandy beaches and less than 20 minutes from anywhere you want to be on the coast. Convenient to Stennis Space Center, military bases, casinos, shopping, dinning, and entertainment. This beautiful community, teamed with DSLD’s quality built and beautifully designed homes, makes it the perfect location for your next home.
Kohn Shnier architectsThis year round two-family cottage is comprised of seven modules which required just 25 days to construct in an off-site facility. When assembled, these prefabricated units form a building that is 38 metres long but less than 5 metres wide. The length offers a variety of living spaces while the constricted width maintains a level of intimacy and affords views of the lake from every room.
Sited along a north-south axis, the cottage sits obliquely on a ridge. Each of the three levels has a point of access at grade. The shared living spaces are entered from the top of the ridge with the sleeping spaces a level below. Facing the lake, the east elevation consists entirely of sliding glass doors and provides every room with access to the forest or balconies.
Materials fall into two categories: reflective surfaces – glazing and mirror, and those with a muted colouration – unfinished cedar, zinc cladding, and galvanized steel. The objective is to visually push the structure into the background. Photos by Tom Arban
Isaman design, Inc.Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners are dog lovers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the pets adjacent to the main living space. The design includes multiple water features sprinkled throughout the site which further facilitate the feeling of a calming hillside retreat.
The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
Isaman design, Inc.Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners are dog lovers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the pets adjacent to the main living space. The design includes multiple water features sprinkled throughout the site which further facilitate the feeling of a calming hillside retreat.
The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
DSLD HomesWelcome to Northern Oaks, a beautiful community built by Mississippi’s premier home builder, DSLD Homes. Northern Oaks is conveniently located off of Menge Avenue in Pass Christian. The Oaks Golf Course offers a community center with swimming, tennis, and golfing. Many of the home sites back up to the golf course or green space, giving your home a beautiful view and plenty of privacy. With easy access to I-12, this community is the perfect location for anyone commuting to work. Only 6 miles to the sandy beaches and less than 20 minutes from anywhere you want to be on the coast. Convenient to Stennis Space Center, military bases, casinos, shopping, dinning, and entertainment. This beautiful community, teamed with DSLD’s quality built and beautifully designed homes, makes it the perfect location for your next home.
DSLD HomesWelcome to Northern Oaks, a beautiful community built by Mississippi’s premier home builder, DSLD Homes. Northern Oaks is conveniently located off of Menge Avenue in Pass Christian. The Oaks Golf Course offers a community center with swimming, tennis, and golfing. Many of the home sites back up to the golf course or green space, giving your home a beautiful view and plenty of privacy. With easy access to I-12, this community is the perfect location for anyone commuting to work. Only 6 miles to the sandy beaches and less than 20 minutes from anywhere you want to be on the coast. Convenient to Stennis Space Center, military bases, casinos, shopping, dinning, and entertainment. This beautiful community, teamed with DSLD’s quality built and beautifully designed homes, makes it the perfect location for your next home.
Isaman design, Inc.Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners are dog lovers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the pets adjacent to the main living space. The design includes multiple water features sprinkled throughout the site which further facilitate the feeling of a calming hillside retreat.
The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
TruGuardNot only do ReAlta homes incorporate solar power and home automation, they also embody contemporary architecture rarely seen on the east coast. Cheslea Building Group approached TruGuard, looking for a contemporary exterior cladding that fit with their building techniques (in this case, low maintenance). James Hardie Artisan V-Groove and Nichiha VintageWood Fiber Cement immediately came to mind. The Artisan V-Groove is pre-primed and painted on site to fit with one of the pre-selected color palettes. The VintageWood on the other hand, comes in two pre-finished colors that mimic the natural beauty and texture of real wood without the maintenance requirements. Whatever your aesthetic needs, TruGuard can offer a variety of cladding solutions for your remodel or new construction home.
Architecture StonesWe do custom thresholds/curbs and can help you with the selection of color and stone.
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Frank Lloyd Wright TrustFrederick C. Robie House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1908-10), Chicago, IL
A masterpiece of the Prairie style and an icon of modern architecture.
Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright. Photographer: Tim Long
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Creating a meditation garden
Creating a personal meditation garden within your home landscape provides the perfect sanctuary to unwind and de-stress. To establish a personal and secluded place take some time to find a site in your larger landscape that feels “right” Perhaps, a tucked away corner under a large shade tree.
Once selected, watch how the sun patterns fall on this site. Avoid an area that is too sunny — an eastern spot provides morning sun and will transition to cooling shade in the afternoon. If privacy is needed, consider adding a flowering hedge or fence. This will add a feeling of enclosure and privacy. A nicely placed bench surrounded by greenery has a grounding effect that is always soothing.
Flowering perennials and ground covers will
provide texture, color and fragrance. The elements of water, devotional statues and well placed stones adds to the cohesiveness of this personal garden. These elements blend together making it very favorable to relaxation and meditation.
Simplicity is the key in creating a meditation garden—offering a place to reflect, pray and recharge all within your own home landscape.
Isaman design, Inc.Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners are dog lovers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the pets adjacent to the main living space. The design includes multiple water features sprinkled throughout the site which further facilitate the feeling of a calming hillside retreat.
The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
Tobin Dougherty ArchitectsThe Portola Valley Residence and Pavilion is a composition of staggered and interlocking rectangular spaces that cling to the slope as it gradually wraps around the hillside. As the interior floor level slowly steps down, echoing the natural grade, it increases the floor-to-ceiling height, flooding the space with expanded views and abundant natural light. Carefully defined interior spaces with plaster and stone veneer walls offer a fitting backdrop for the owner's dramatic art collection. The home’s terraced roof design and careful selection of natural materials equally complement its human and natural environments.
In a stylistic departure from the main house, the 750 sf guest pavilion combines three small geometric elements to form a pleasant guest, entertainment space . . . and yard sculpture.
Isaman design, Inc.Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners are dog lovers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the pets adjacent to the main living space. The design includes multiple water features sprinkled throughout the site which further facilitate the feeling of a calming hillside retreat.
The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
Isaman design, Inc.Designed for a family who is relocating back to California, this contemporary residence sits atop a severely steep site in the community of Las Ventanas. Working with the topography led to some creative design solutions, structurally and aesthetically, to accommodate all of the family’s programatic needs. The 4127 s.f. home fits into the relatively small building footprint while an infinity edge pool cantilevers 22′ above grade. With spectacular views of the Arroyo Grande foothills and farms, this main pool deck becomes a major feature of the home. All living spaces, including the great room and kitchen open up to this deck, ideal for relaxation and entertainment. Given that the owners are dog lovers, this outdoor space also serves as an area for the pets adjacent to the main living space. The design includes multiple water features sprinkled throughout the site which further facilitate the feeling of a calming hillside retreat.
The use of warm IPE hardwood siding and stone cladding blend the structure into the surrounding landscape while still offering a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
DSLD HomesWelcome to Northern Oaks, a beautiful community built by Mississippi’s premier home builder, DSLD Homes. Northern Oaks is conveniently located off of Menge Avenue in Pass Christian. The Oaks Golf Course offers a community center with swimming, tennis, and golfing. Many of the home sites back up to the golf course or green space, giving your home a beautiful view and plenty of privacy. With easy access to I-12, this community is the perfect location for anyone commuting to work. Only 6 miles to the sandy beaches and less than 20 minutes from anywhere you want to be on the coast. Convenient to Stennis Space Center, military bases, casinos, shopping, dinning, and entertainment. This beautiful community, teamed with DSLD’s quality built and beautifully designed homes, makes it the perfect location for your next home.
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