Simplicity rules the choice of interior finishes . European beech cabinets and white stained oak floors are combined with serene grey walls . The kitchen island is a sculptural accent piece in white quartzite , with a cast-glass breakfast counter supported by a laser cut steel panel .
The continuing FINNE design work in crafted modernism can be seen in the gently undulating custom steel light fixtures suspended over the kitchen island and dining table , the cast-glass breakfast counter , the custom dining table , the spare steel and wood main stair , the undulating wood screen coat closet close to the front door , and the folded steel doors ( hiding a flat screen TV ) next to the fireplace . The crafted approach continues on the exterior with a variegated pattern of clear cedar siding , and the unique handmade Danish Kolumba brick . These linear raku-like bricks have a subtle grey color blend , creating accent walls at the pantry and the living room fireplace .
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The house was designed to be sustainable from the start , with broad 4-6 ft roof overhangs , 40 % higher insulation values than required by code , efficient natural ventilation , large amounts of natural lighting , water-conserving plumbing fixtures , LED lighting , locally sourced materials , and drought-tolerant landscaping . Windows have high-performance Low-E insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades . The house roof has been planned for future photo voltaic panels .
" Overall , the house is organized into two main volumes , with the glazed entry located in between these two volumes ."
Deep roof overhangs , built-in shades , and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months . During the winter , the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the radiant-heated floor . Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house . The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design : eschew “ throw-away-ism ” and make the house last many years !
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