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Family Get-Away Cabin
Winthrop, WA
On the boards 2008
This new-construction cabin is a very small, highly durable vacation cabin overlooking the river.
Sustainable features include
Structure sited for maximum solar gain in winter
Overhangs designed for deep shade in hot dry summers
Small footprint, approximately 800 square feet
Minimal impact on the land, partially earth-sheltered
Rainwater catchment system for toilet flushing and laundry
Insulated Concrete Forms for walls
High-fly-ash concrete
Advanced framing & super-insulation
High-performance insulation techniques at roof
High-performance envelope sealing
Right-sized, low-temperature hydronic heating system throughout
FSC-certified framing lumber & sheathing
Best-in-class glazing in windows
Solar water pre-heat for domestic water Green roof
Winthrop, WA
On the boards 2008
This new-construction cabin is a very small, highly durable vacation cabin overlooking the river.
Sustainable features include
Structure sited for maximum solar gain in winter
Overhangs designed for deep shade in hot dry summers
Small footprint, approximately 800 square feet
Minimal impact on the land, partially earth-sheltered
Rainwater catchment system for toilet flushing and laundry
Insulated Concrete Forms for walls
High-fly-ash concrete
Advanced framing & super-insulation
High-performance insulation techniques at roof
High-performance envelope sealing
Right-sized, low-temperature hydronic heating system throughout
FSC-certified framing lumber & sheathing
Best-in-class glazing in windows
Solar water pre-heat for domestic water Green roof
