Arts & Crafts Cottage
A new Arts & Crafts-style home replaced the
existing inefficient and leaky rancher on a suburban lot. Designed to appear as, perhaps, the original home in the community, it
includes a first floor Owner’s suite and a new second story for guests. By flipping the plan on the property, the
kitchen now enjoys generous morning light while the garage shields the house
from late-day heat gain.
Meanwhile, a
generous screened porch is protected from direct sun by the main roof. A 10,000 gallon underground cistern is used
to irrigate the landscaping, a high-capacity whole house fan limits the need
for air conditioning and an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) maintains indoor
air quality for this highly sealed home.
General Contractor: Bay Breeze Builders, Inc.