We teamed up with an investor to design a one-of-a-kind property. We created a very clear vision for this home: Scandinavian minimalism. Our intention for this home was to incorporate as many natural materials that we could. We started by selecting polished concrete floors throughout the entire home. To balance this masculinity, we chose soft, natural wood grain cabinetry for the kitchen, bathrooms and mudroom. In the kitchen, we made the hood a focal point by wrapping it in marble and installing a herringbone tile to the ceiling. We accented the rooms with brass and polished chrome, giving the home a light and airy feeling. We incorporated organic textures and soft lines throughout. The bathrooms feature a dimensioned shower tile and leather towel hooks. We drew inspiration for the color palette and styling by our surroundings - the desert.

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.

ヒューストンにある広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (オーバーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、御影石の洗面台、ドロップイン型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、ベージュのタイル、石タイル、コンクリートの床) の写真

KraftMaid maple peppercorn cabinetry with Cambria Nevern countertops with waterfall edge, Kohler oval biscuit sinks with brushed bronze faucets and oil rubbed bronze accessories, Roma Almond shower tile with glass and quartzite mosaic wall, vinyl plank flooring.

ローリーにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、コーナー型浴槽、ベージュのタイル、トラバーチンタイル、クオーツストーンの洗面台、コーナー設置型シャワー、ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ベージュの床、オープンシャワー) の写真

ボルチモアにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、ドロップイン型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型シンク、開き戸のシャワー、一体型トイレ 、ベージュのタイル、ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、コンクリートの洗面台、ベージュの床、グレーの洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、パネル壁) の写真

シュトゥットガルトにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、壁掛け式トイレ、ベージュのタイル、ベージュの壁、クッションフロア、ベッセル式洗面器、御影石の洗面台、茶色い床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

An extra special feature in this bathroom is the TV in the mirror
ボストンにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (一体型シンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、大理石の洗面台、コーナー型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、ベージュのタイル、ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床) の写真

The client had to convert the standard ensuite as installed by the house builder into a suitable wetroom space complaint with the local councils requirements. The specification is rather sparse and cold so we made a few modifications to the spec to turn the space into the required easy access and made use of wasted space by creating the storage alcove and then added the colour to make the space warm and inviting. Roy Tucker

Entering this room with richly, dark chocolate colored cabinetry is a delightful experience. The entry door has a frosted glass panel to allow in sunlight from the bedroom and creates a more spacious and lighter feel in the bathroom. Project Guru Designs Timothy Manning Photography

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.