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Colab Architecture & Urban DesignThis is an example of a black retro two floor detached house in Portland.
risa boyer architectureInspiration for a large and black midcentury bungalow detached house in Portland with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
The Little Brick StudioDesign ideas for a black urban two floor detached house in Melbourne with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
ZeroEnergy DesignThis modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income.
FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own.
SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio.
MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch.
SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf)
RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property.
COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort.
ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements.
OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income.
PROJECT TEAM
ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer
A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor
Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry
Lisa Finch - Original Artwork
European Architectural Supply - Windows
Eric Roth Photography - Photography
Ike Kligerman BarkleyDurston Saylor
Inspiration for a large and black traditional two floor house exterior in New York with wood cladding, a pitched roof, board and batten cladding and shingles.
Inspiration for a large and black traditional two floor house exterior in New York with wood cladding, a pitched roof, board and batten cladding and shingles.
Kelley Design GroupNestled in the trees, dark exterior of the modern homestead with natural wood door, stonework and floor to ceiling glass windows.
This is an example of a black rural bungalow detached house in Austin.
This is an example of a black rural bungalow detached house in Austin.
User A uniform and cohesive look adds simplicity to the overall aesthetic, supporting the minimalist design. The A5s is Glo’s slimmest profile, allowing for more glass, less frame, and wider sightlines. The concealed hinge creates a clean interior look while also providing a more energy-efficient air-tight window. The increased performance is also seen in the triple pane glazing used in both series. The windows and doors alike provide a larger continuous thermal break, multiple air seals, high-performance spacers, Low-E glass, and argon filled glazing, with U-values as low as 0.20. Energy efficiency and effortless minimalism create a breathtaking Scandinavian-style remodel.
Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + designDesign ideas for a black rural detached house in Burlington with a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsPhoto of a medium sized and black midcentury two floor brick detached house in Denver with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Nedoff FotographyInspiration for a black contemporary two floor detached house in Charlotte with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
ONV arkitekterThis is an example of a black scandinavian bungalow house exterior in Copenhagen with wood cladding.
LERGAARD.COMMedium sized and black scandi bungalow house exterior in Copenhagen with wood cladding and a half-hip roof.
Carlton EdwardsThis modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas.
Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.
MG Homes, LLCMedium sized and black traditional two floor detached house in Salt Lake City with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Hasler Homes LtdMedium sized and black retro bungalow detached house in Vancouver with a pitched roof.
Big House Little HouseDesign ideas for a black contemporary two floor detached house in Brisbane with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a metal roof.
Design PlatformJames Florio & Kyle Duetmeyer
Inspiration for a medium sized and black modern two floor detached house in Denver with metal cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Inspiration for a medium sized and black modern two floor detached house in Denver with metal cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
BLDG Workshop Inc.A mid-century a-frame is given new life through an exterior and interior renovation
Inspiration for a medium sized and black retro two floor house exterior in Toronto with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Inspiration for a medium sized and black retro two floor house exterior in Toronto with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdSpacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized and black scandi two floor house exterior in Minneapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding and a pitched roof.
Design ideas for a medium sized and black scandi two floor house exterior in Minneapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding and a pitched roof.
Carlton EdwardsThis modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas.
Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.
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