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Collection by David Phillips

Dragonfly Glade

A modest (1789 sq.ft.) retirement home featuring passive solar design, due South orientation, polished concrete floors, and a narrow lap pool with solar collectors for extended seasonal use. Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and designed by owner/architect, Leon Parham, R.A., NCARB, this dwelling is sited on a 12 acre densely wooded lot. Approximately 3 acres were cleared to allow the maximum of unimpeded sunlight. The deep overhangs protect from the hot summer sun and allow the low winter sun in to keep the house temperate. Completed in July 2015, landscaping continues to be an ongoing work in progress. Some photos are during construction.

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In Winter the mosquito curtains are removed to allow the sun in to the house.
In Winter the mosquito curtains are removed to allow the sun in to the house.
Panorama of cleared space just after mulching new grass seed.
Panorama of cleared space just after mulching new grass seed.
Looking West at carport and entrance to house.
Looking West at carport and entrance to house.
Formal garden space to the left of front door. North side of house. Looking South toward North façade of house.
Formal garden space to the left of front door. North side of house. Looking South toward North façade of house.
Looking South toward North façade of house.
Looking South toward North façade of house.
Front entry.
Front entry.
South façade at night.
South façade at night.
Vestibule and hallway.
Vestibule and hallway.
Great room looking South.
Great room looking South.
From great room to kitchen.
From great room to kitchen.
From kitchen to great room. Great room.
From kitchen to great room. Great room.