The family for Yellowstone Club #1 had several requests to be implemented in their design:• A place for gathering• solar gain• simplicity of construction• integration into the hillside• upper level to have the feel of an attic• views beyond the siteThe concept of solar gain is a simple one. They wanted to maximize the amount of sunlight heating their home in the winter months. In response to this request we oriented their home to face south and planned the layout of the home around solar angles and thermal masses to naturally warm the home as much as possible. This was accomplished without making the layout less functional or significantly increasing the cost of the home. The process of solar orientation for the home was aided by the natural orientation and attributes of the site. The benefits of utilizing solar gain include a lower heating cost, and an increased level of natural light in the home.The home was designed as a simple ninety degree angle for ease of construction. The upper level is reduced in size from the lower level; however the overall plan is based upon simple geometric shapes with the garage angling off.The home is to be integra...
The family for Yellowstone Club #1 had several requests to be implemented in their design:• A place for gathering• solar gain• simplicity of construction• integration into the hillside• upper level to have the feel of an attic• views beyond the siteThe concept of solar gain is a simple one. They wanted to maximize the amount of sunlight heating their home in the winter months. In response to this request we oriented their home to face south and planned the layout of the home around solar angles and thermal masses to naturally warm the home as much as possible. This was accomplished without making the layout less functional or significantly increasing the cost of the home. The process of solar orientation for the home was aided by the natural orientation and attributes of the site. The benefits of utilizing solar gain include a lower heating cost, and an increased level of natural light in the home.The home was designed as a simple ninety degree angle for ease of construction. The upper level is reduced in size from the lower level; however the overall plan is based upon simple geometric shapes with the garage angling off.The home is to be integra...
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