COMPACT & GREEN
The nature of THE PLACE
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Located in a cul-de-sac lot at the edge of a steep forest.
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Awkward and narrow lot with only a small section of property along the cul-de-sac.
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Steeply sloping lot with height restrictions.
The nature of THE CLIENT & THEIR NEEDS
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Modern and innovative design for an exhibition / spec house.
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Compact and energy efficient.
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Style desired was a NW Modern that responds to the site and the times.
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All bedrooms each with their own bathroom because of the modern home with variable bedroom needs.
THE DESIGN RESPONSE
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Energy efficient A simple and sleek gabled modern metal roofed structure and wall envelope.
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Front/back split level design that allowed the floor plan to work with the land’s natural slope.
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An updated bungalow style with broad, low pitched roofs.
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Light and dark stained wood sidings.
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Garage located at the back and off of the street view.
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Pre-sold as the exhibition began.