Inside-Outside House
Lakebay, WA

A working couple plans to retire to the Keys Peninsula. They set out to make a very long-lasting building with minimal impact to the natural site, engaging the view and natural light with their daily lifestyle.

Proposed sustainable features

Maximized use of rainwater
Step-able green roof over garage
Maximized natural light and natural ventilation
Design for aging
ICF construction for insulation,air-tightness,
  and durability
Minimized construction material and waste
Photovoltaic solar panels
Solar preheat for domestic hot water and exercise
   pool heating
Passive solar principles incorporated at south
   spaces
Rainwater catchment for re-use in toilet
   and laundry
Aggressive goal to minimize heat plant to very
   little
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
Salvaged fixtures and finishes