House Description

At the heart of this design is a spacious family dining area featuring a vaulted ceiling, where large windows pour in natural light, reminiscent of a conservatory. The country kitchen style seamlessly connects with the dining area, making it perfect for large gatherings. Additionally, the plan includes a home office and a powder room near the foyer, thoughtfully positioned away from the main family spaces.

This design emphasizes environmental sustainability and promotes a healthy living environment while remaining cost-effective to maintain over time. Key features include:

• Living spaces are oriented to maximize southern exposure, ensuring optimal solar access and abundant natural daylight throughout the day.
• The building shell is super-insulated, utilizing traditional 2x6 framing combined with 2 inches of external rigid insulation.
• This enhanced insulation, along with a compact building size, results in reduced energy consumption for heating and cooling.
• The exterior is finished with durable, low-maintenance stucco, minimizing long-term upkeep costs.
• The roofline is designed to accommodate optimal space and angles for solar panels.
• Interior materials are selected to be low or no-VOC, ensuring healthy indoor air quality.
• Most south-facing windows feature canopies or roof overhangs to effectively prevent overheating during the summer months.