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Lake Cottage - Higgins House
Region: Western New York Design Goals: In 2004 my parents bought property on Cuba Lake in New York with the idea of building a house for their retirement. My first question to them was...
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TC Legend Homes HeintzHaus
We wanted to build a passive solar towards net-zero energy passivhaus that an average person could afford to build. The greenest way to build is to build small. The challenge was to meet this...
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NC Timberframe
As this was our first design, we made mistakes. Overall we are extremely satisfied with the results in having a home that is very comfortable for us as we age, and very comfortable for our extensive...
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Brighthawk Treehouse
At an elevation of 2,500 ft, the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest house is set within desert and riparian surroundings; perfect for showcasing the unique, eco-friendly adaptive structure. Given the...
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Lizard Tail: A residence for Ron and Missy Stratton
My approach to Architecture is to create joyous spaces that freely flow through a variety of interior and exterior experiences. The choreography of the spatial sequences is derived from the owners...
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wayne residence
2 commentsThe WResidenceayne redefines sustainable architecture. This 12,000 sf residence has an 80 percent energy efficiency utilizing the latest technology in Geo-Thermal heating and cooling. The 4 acre...
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South Surf Road
The South Surf Road Residence is a summer home for a family of four that reside full time in Georgia, but are originally from the New York metro area and have vacationed along the New Jersey shore...
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Surfers End
Located on the site of a former 1921 Arts and Crafts Bungalow, the Surfers End House completed in 2005, is not only an updated version of the former style, but also a blend of many other...
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New Moon Cottage
In 1962, during the New Moon cycle of one of the most devastating coastal storms in New Jersey history, Long Beach Island had been split in half at its narrowest point, the small barrier island town...
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Earth bermed log home
I designed an eath bermed home with a log face and super insulated upper floor. The challenges of joining non movable concrete with Logs that move constantly was quite a challenge. I didn't have...
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Harmony House
Harmony House provides a pleasing, functional, healthy, comfortable, daylit interior for its owners while also existing in harmony with the natural environment. This two family home located near...
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A Contemporary Water-Collecting Home
2 commentsIn addition to a commitment to building green, our clients for this project shared with us three particular goals: to connect to a courtyard or garden; to take advantage of a spectacular Bay view...
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Rabbit Run Farmhouse
The girls had graduated college, married, and were starting their own families. We were not too many years from retirement. What kind of house did we (an engineer/amateur architect and a degreed...
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Aging in Grace
Our clients came to us with a busy but beautiful Berkeley hillside lot on which to build a home for the rest of their lives. We combined an L-shaped layout and a walled forecourt to shelter lush...
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Old Southern Charm in New Construction
4 commentsThis new house was built for a professional couple who wanted to find a larger home but still live within walking distance of downtown Decatur, Georgia. After looking for years they finally settled...
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Saskatchewan Lake Front Retreat
This lake front home, situated in northern Saskatchewan, was truly custom crafted in a collaborative effort between the builder, Northern Sky Developments Inc. and the home owners. Each detail of...
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Simpatico Prototype Home
The project is a contemporary two-story single-family residence designed for an extremely narrow infill lot (30'x100') in an established urban neighborhood. The home is the prototype for a new prefab...
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New Southern Coastal Style Residence
4 commentsThis new house was built for a couple moving from New York City. Wanting to have the walk-ability of New York and the space of the suburbs, they decided to settle and build in downtown Decatur...
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Passive House in Carmel, CA "Extreme efficiency with no aesthetic compromise"
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Salt Pond Home
On the site of a seasonal cottage on the salt pond, the primary goal was to create a comfortable family home – a legacy property that will be passed on to our client's adult children. Our client...
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Flying Point
The Context: Rob and Fiona had enjoyed their spartan Maine cottage and Yankee existence, modestly living just a handful of feet from the water for many years. Then came Isla, and everything changed...
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A Meadow Home
When I first met with the owners I sensed at once they were lovers of all things sculptural. They also were committed to sustainable lifestyles and building. And they respected the talent of...
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Newtown Carriage House
This building was built to provide rental income, provide storage for garden tools, and have garages, all on the insurance payment after the previous building burnt down. The contractor did concrete...
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Coal Hollow Project
The owners first came seeking an addition to their well-loved but drafty home that had been overdue for an overhaul. After carefully assessing their needs, budget, and possible alternatives, we all...
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White Mountain View
The Context: Bruce and Debbie had some land and a dream. Unfortunately, that land was in Maine and they were stuck in Texas or a few more years. But they wouldn't let that stop them from getting on...
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Eagle Rock Retreat
The design goals for Eagle Rock were multi-faceted, beginning with the overarching idea to create a vacation home that would bring far-flung family members together on the same property where they...
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Mountain Retreat
The secluded mountain ranch property sits an elevation of 1380 ft. and is is composed of two gently sloping terraces. The upper terrace is covered with mixed conifers and hardwoods with the house and...
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New Small House built to PHIUS standards, Penobscot Bay, Maine
6 commentsIn late 2010, L J Gail, an ex-sailor, retired Physician Assistant and artist asked us to design and build her a durable energy efficient PHIUS house at the water's edge of Belfast Maines...
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Carter Cove House
At 2800 square feet, this single family home draws inspiration from the rich, historic Arts and Crafts design tradition common to the Asheville region, yet provides comfortable, casual...
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Modern Foursquare
This residence, artist's studio and detached furniture shop, located on the Puget Sound, are quietly tucked into a narrow and steeply wooded site on one side while gesturing out to the water with...
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Victoria Garden Mews
Victoria Mews Santa Barbara Three couples created a communal residential property that will serve them into retirement. They designed and built the multi-dwelling compound with space for four...
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Allen Residence, Asheville, NC
This house is one I designed and built for my family. We moved on to our street a few years earlier. We were able to purchase an infill lot from our neighbor so we were able to get a new house...
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