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.

View of dining space and garden from kitchen. Photograph © Tim Crocker
ロンドンにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床) の写真

オークランド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ダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床) の写真

ポートランドにある高級な中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床) の写真

A striking dining room weaves Mid-Century with a classic sophistication. Photo: Jim Bartsch
ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (白い壁、コンクリートの床) の写真

Peter Bennets
メルボルンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし) の写真

Formal Dining Room - Remodel Photo by Robert Hansen
オレンジカウンティ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独立型ダイニング (コンクリートの暖炉まわり、コンクリートの床、白い壁、標準型暖炉、ベージュの床) の写真

This project encompasses the renovation of two aging metal warehouses located on an acre just North of the 610 loop. The larger warehouse, previously an auto body shop, measures 6000 square feet and will contain a residence, art studio, and garage. A light well puncturing the middle of the main residence brightens the core of the deep building. The over-sized roof opening washes light down three masonry walls that define the light well and divide the public and private realms of the residence. The interior of the light well is conceived as a serene place of reflection while providing ample natural light into the Master Bedroom. Large windows infill the previous garage door openings and are shaded by a generous steel canopy as well as a new evergreen tree court to the west. Adjacent, a 1200 sf building is reconfigured for a guest or visiting artist residence and studio with a shared outdoor patio for entertaining. Photo by Peter Molick, Art by Karin Broker

This custom residence designed by Ward Blake Architects features wood and stone siding, and floor-to-ceiling windows in both the living spaces and master bedroom invite spectacular valley views and sunlight, while maple cabinetry and trim, polished ground concrete floors, and maple plank ceilings create a simple but warm interior. Photo Credit: Roger Wade

サンフランシスコにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (白い壁、コンクリートの床) の写真

Herbert Stolz, Regensburg
ミュンヘンにあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

Modern sideboard made in cherry. This classic design will work with various styles of decor. Has sleek modern look to it as well as a nod to the mid century stylings. Features include grain matched fronts, dovetailed drawers, and soft close hardware for convenience. As with all our products we use traditional woodworking methods to ensure these pieces of furniture will be around for generations. Custom sizing available. Available in different configurations

Internal dining room overlooking ocean. Design: Andrew Simpson Architects Project Team: Andrew Simpson, Owen West, Steve Hatzellis, Dennis Prior, Stephan Bekhor, Eugene An Completed: 2009 Photography: Christine Francis

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フェニックス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ダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床、白い床) の写真

バッキンガムシャーにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、薪ストーブ、金属の暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

シドニーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床) の写真

A black walnut dining table, suspended on a steel cantilever base, which is mounted directly into the cement floor. We'd like to thank Yumi Kagamihara, interior designer, who invited us to collaborate on this stunning home project. Slab Art Studios designed the walnut table top; the homeowner designed the base. We're delighted to see the final piece in its beautiful home setting. This black walnut slab holds a more organic statement than most. Unlike most dining-table slabs, we did not flatten it completely to accommodate traditional dining. Rather, we left some of the subtle curves and undulations garnered from three years of air- and kiln-drying. Then we smoothed it out just enough to provide an inviting, usable surface. 9' x 44" x 3" Photo: Yum Kagamihara

Interior Design by Hurley Hafen
サンフランシスコにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある広いインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床、コーナー設置型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真