HANGING OVER
The depth of the overhang over the back side door was calculated by using sun studies. The additional shade keeps cooling costs down.
SUN BLOCK
The window trellises are made from reclaimed floor joists. Plants grow up and around the window to block the sun in the summer. The leaves die back in the winter to let the sun warm the interior.
TOTALLY TIGHT
The new addition is built on an Arxx Prime ICF foundation with 4” of polystyrene under the slab. SIPS were used for the walls and roof, and Pella’s Proline 450 windows were used for openings, which were strategically placed to provide cross ventilation.
SECOND LIFE
The brick used in the remodel was collected by the owners in advance of the project. They contribute to the 1890s era look of the house.
SMART ENTRY
Inside the door is a entrance vestibule with two doors to provide an air lock.
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