There are many exciting details and innovative components in this project.  The focus is on sustainability, energy efficiency, low maintenance, and both local and natural exterior cladding.

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The house is designed for the residents to be able to age in place, with wheelchair accessibility, wide doorways, and accessible fixtures. Energy and resource efficiency is a hallmark of this project.

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White Pines felled during construction of the septic system were milled on site, kiln dried, and used as exterior and interior trim, flooring, and paneling. 

 

As part of the project, the surrounding meadow was disturbed as little as possible and the new plantings focus on pollinator friendly native species, edible plantings, and a permeable parking area for the home based business.

 

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Architecture

Kaplan Thompson Architects - Portland, ME

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Photography

Irvin Serrano

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Awards

2018 PHIUS Passive House of the Year Award –

North American Single Family Residential House of the Year

2018 Best of the Best Merit Award Residential New Construction

 

2017 Vermont Green Building Network – Vermont’s Greener Award