“Greenhouse I†is a sustainable home of exceptional quality. The goal was to develop a home that fits in the neighborhood and utilizes local materials and craftspeople to provide a place for a convenient and sustainable lifestyle for the family that calls it home. Resource-efficient, long lasting, and low maintenance materials and systems come together in this beautiful, comfortable, functional home. The result is a home that’s not only delightful to look at, but delightful to live in. The owners sometimes call it a “Zen Chalet.†Exterior Features: The home was built to capture wonderful views and with an orientation that allows the implementation of passive and/or active solar systems. Exterior materials selected for durability and low-maintenance, as well as for texture and interest. Landscaping includes native plants, drip irrigation, and a large fenced yard with a drought-tolerant fescue lawn. The rock wall is entirely built of materials on site. Much more beautiful and functional than a carport, the “porte cochere†was conceived as an outdoor living room, a front porch, and a play area. A patio, nestled between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, provides great view of Mount Jumbo while screened from the afternoon sun. A garage, accessible form Collins Lane, has been designed to be built in the north side yard. Interior: Greenhouse I was designed to have pleasing and functional spaces, with an emphasis on quality of space rather than quantity. Each room has ample light and ventilation. The larch flooring and trim were locally harvested, and kitchen cabinetry custom designed by a small local cabinet maker. Walls are constructed of Structural Insulated Panels while the vaulted roof ceiling/assemblies are stick framed and insulation with high R-value spray foam. Hot water radiant heat is used throughout the house with a heat recovery ventilation system to provide continuous fresh air.
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