A design style close to my heart! Not only did I get 2 commissions in the last 12 months for mid century inspired homes, but both clients are on board with our net zero design strategy. Two homes are around 2500 sq ft and will use an all electric mechanical and appliance package. Heating/ domestic hot water is provided with an air to water heat pump and all appliances will be electric. Coupled with a PV system, the goal is to achieve a net zero energy footprint. We also strive, from a design standpoint, to minimize the carbon footprint of the material we use. As much as possible, all insulation is provided by recycled cellulose, and our foundation system uses around 40% less concrete than a normal full depth system. We minimize the use of rigid foam products. Understandably there is an interest in alternative wall systems, but a lot of them are either rigid foam and/or concrete based, and those items tend to have a much higher carbon footprint than a traditional wood framed home. By using advanced framing techniques we try to use less lumber than a more traditionally framed home. High performance windows are another part of our design/building toolset.

Following are 2 current designs, renderings and floorpans, and photos.

The Sendero Alto project features an interior courtyard where a tree can grow…( a design feature found on Eichler homes back in the day…)