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House to take in the Sound
Edmonds, WA
A working couple intends to build the home they will live the rest of their lives in, on steep site overlooking the Puget Sound and the railroad just along the water. The only access is via a small private road at high side of the site. The challenge is to design a small, affordable building that can be phased in construction. The goal is to fit into the dramatic landscape.
Proposed sustainable features
Minimized construction impact to the neighborhood
Pre-fab portions of building
Minimized intervention in the land
Maximize use of rainwater
Rainwater catchment and rain gardens
Passive solar principles incorporated at south
�� spaces
Step-able green roof
Self-contained solar preheat for domestic hot water
All new siding installed as rainscreen
FSC-certified framing lumber and sheathing
Low-VOC adhesives and caulks
No-VOC & Low-VOC paints
Small hydronic system and Energy Recover Ventilator
�� combine to heat house
Cabinets made of healthy cores and finishes
No Driveway!
Edmonds, WA
A working couple intends to build the home they will live the rest of their lives in, on steep site overlooking the Puget Sound and the railroad just along the water. The only access is via a small private road at high side of the site. The challenge is to design a small, affordable building that can be phased in construction. The goal is to fit into the dramatic landscape.
Proposed sustainable features
Minimized construction impact to the neighborhood
Pre-fab portions of building
Minimized intervention in the land
Maximize use of rainwater
Rainwater catchment and rain gardens
Passive solar principles incorporated at south
�� spaces
Step-able green roof
Self-contained solar preheat for domestic hot water
All new siding installed as rainscreen
FSC-certified framing lumber and sheathing
Low-VOC adhesives and caulks
No-VOC & Low-VOC paints
Small hydronic system and Energy Recover Ventilator
�� combine to heat house
Cabinets made of healthy cores and finishes
No Driveway!
