exterior insulation to far exceed baseline energy and air quality standards.
The 4 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home was also designed with future use in mind, as an heirloom to be passed down within the family, but one that can evolve with the inhabitants’ changing needs. As the clients are a retired couple, all primary living spaces are arranged along with the garage on the main level to facilitate aging in place. Offices are also designed to become bedrooms while bathroom access can be reconfigured for the needs of subsequent children and grandchildren.
Additionally, a safe room provides shelter in case of a tornado or other weather emergency. These design features and environmental control strategies not only support the current everyday physical comfort of the occupants but will continue to do so over time, as well as enhancing resilience against increasing local environmental challenges, such as freezes, extreme heat, and power grid instabilities.
TECHNICAL SHEET:
PALTERSTUDIO DESIGN TEAM
Kevin Alter Ernesto Cragnolino Tim Whitehill Haifa Hammami Daniel Shumaker Matt Slusarek Elizabeth Sydnor Shelley McDavid
PROJECT TEAM
Architecture and Interiors: Alterstudio Architecture Contractor: Rauser Construction Structural Engineer: M. Scott Williamson Mechanical Engineer: Positive Energy Geotechnical Engineer: Holt Engineering Civil Engineer: Aeparmia Engineering, PLLC Landscape: Hocker Pool: Design Ecology
CASE STUDY
PHOTOGRAPHY
Casey Dunn
BRANDS / PRODUCTS
Quantum Windows Julien SmartStation, California Faucets, Cea Mitsubishi HVAC system Wolf / Cove / Subzero appliances Dekton
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