While maintaining only some basement walls, the goals of the new home were to maximize natural light, utilize natural ventilation through stack effect, and incorporate principles of Feng Shui to create a healthy, naturally-lit, open-concept design.

Sustainable’s strategies for this home include a highly-insulated and airtight exterior envelope; new in-floor radiant heating; solar-ready hardware for future solar hot-water and solar photovoltaic systems; durable materials such as Galvalume roofing; and operable clerestory windows.

The result is a light-filled, coherent home, with clean lines, and beautiful, natural materials, that reduces energy demand, while increasing the health and happiness of the homeowners.