| Project Type: | New Residential |
| Size: | 4750 sq ft |
| Owner/Developer: | Rob Riley and Laura Bowles/ Dante and Cristina Medri |
| Scope: | Three bedroom, Study, 3 baths Open plan for living/dining/kitchen, detached garage with rooftop patio. |
| Collaborators: | Mod Verde, Wilkinson Engineering, Home Performance Solutions |
| Location: | Boulder, CO |
| Status: | Completed December 2008 |
| Description: | As the last of the Washington Street Trio homes, this project is a culmination of the sculptural vision and fine craftsmanship explored in 3010 and 3004. It is noteworthy for its distinct design and being the most sustainable and energy efficient home in the Ideal Market neighborhood. Situated on a corner lot, the design focused on two main aspects; creating a central load bearing concrete form in which the stairway is located and to define the grand interior spaces by using the exterior forms as definition. The design combines the experience of indoor and outdoor space by connecting interior gathering spaces to outdoor courtyards and patios. This idea expresses itself at the glass entrance awning, outdoor courtyards defined by limestone clad privacy walls, and on the frosted glass screened master bedroom balcony. The glass enclosed cantilevered stairway provides passage to a fantastic view of the local mountains. Open kitchen/dining space with over-sized farm style island and large exterior glass openings provide an excellent venue for entertaining. The craftsmanship of the concrete floors with walnut inlays and the reclaimed brick wall finish in the kitchen define this house as exemplary. |
| Methods: | -Passive Solar Design with appropriate solar heat gain advantage for glazing and sufficient mass in the floors and central concrete wall. -SIPS (Structural Insulated Panel System) walls and Icanene roof cavity, for a super insulated shell. -Solar Thermal panels (with 500 gal. of storage) for domestic hot water heating and space heating for radiant floor. -4 KW PV grid tied solar electric system -Interior finishes all low or no VOC content. -Venetian plaster, limestone, and maple paneling interior wall finish. -Cantilevered concrete stair treads with glass guard railing. -Energy Star rating-5 star +++, Hers index 24 |
