The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

オースティンにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、長方形) の写真

John. W. Hession, photographer. Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc.
ボストンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

デンバーにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

クライストチャーチにあるおしゃれな家の外観の写真

富士の北麓に広がるカラマツ林に位置する傾斜地に建つ別荘です。外壁、屋根は耐侯性の高いガルバリウム鋼板の竪はぜ葺きとしています。
他の地域にある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング) の写真

A beautiful Hamptons style custom design home
シドニーにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真

Contractor: 4 Forty Four Inc. http://www.4fortyfour.com
シャーロットにある高級なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング) の写真

メルボルンにある高級なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (縦張り) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

Photo Credit: Bernard Andre
サンフランシスコにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング) の写真

This prefabricated 1,800 square foot Certified Passive House is designed and built by The Artisans Group, located in the rugged central highlands of Shaw Island, in the San Juan Islands. It is the first Certified Passive House in the San Juans, and the fourth in Washington State. The home was built for $330 per square foot, while construction costs for residential projects in the San Juan market often exceed $600 per square foot. Passive House measures did not increase this projects’ cost of construction. The clients are retired teachers, and desired a low-maintenance, cost-effective, energy-efficient house in which they could age in place; a restful shelter from clutter, stress and over-stimulation. The circular floor plan centers on the prefabricated pod. Radiating from the pod, cabinetry and a minimum of walls defines functions, with a series of sliding and concealable doors providing flexible privacy to the peripheral spaces. The interior palette consists of wind fallen light maple floors, locally made FSC certified cabinets, stainless steel hardware and neutral tiles in black, gray and white. The exterior materials are painted concrete fiberboard lap siding, Ipe wood slats and galvanized metal. The home sits in stunning contrast to its natural environment with no formal landscaping. Photo Credit: Art Gray

シカゴにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

サンフランシスコにある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

バーミングハムにある高級なラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

トロントにあるラグジュアリーなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

オースティンにある高級な小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング) の写真

他の地域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家の外観 (下見板張り) の写真

グランドラピッズにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真