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Despite a delay in schedule, the house will be capable of operating off-grid thanks to a solar photovoltaic system and battery back up system.
Despite a delay in schedule, the house will be capable of operating off-grid thanks to a solar photovoltaic system and battery back up system.
The couple spent $6,765 on Bisazza tile in the bathroom and alley-facing exterior.
The couple spent $6,765 on Bisazza tile in the bathroom and alley-facing exterior.
The house includes two bedrooms, one of which doubles as an office thanks to a folding Murphy bed.
The house includes two bedrooms, one of which doubles as an office thanks to a folding Murphy bed.
The living room is flanked by a light well on one perimeter and a courtyard on the other.
The living room is flanked by a light well on one perimeter and a courtyard on the other.
Scott drew on the studio’s inclination for experimentation, including past conceptual projects like the zeroHouse.
Scott drew on the studio’s inclination for experimentation, including past conceptual projects like the zeroHouse.
As a practicing architect for over 30 years, Scott looked to his network to help take on the project and, to an extent, mitigate the budget. “I’ve described this house as less of a construction project, and more of an Amish barn raising.”
As a practicing architect for over 30 years, Scott looked to his network to help take on the project and, to an extent, mitigate the budget. “I’ve described this house as less of a construction project, and more of an Amish barn raising.”
As a practicing architect for over 30 years, Scott looked to his network to help take on the project and, to an extent, mitigate the budget. “I’ve described this house as less of a construction project, and more of an Amish barn raising.”
As a practicing architect for over 30 years, Scott looked to his network to help take on the project and, to an extent, mitigate the budget. “I’ve described this house as less of a construction project, and more of an Amish barn raising.”
The couple spent $27, 250 on the interior windows, including the floor-to-ceiling glass panels that frame the courtyard.
The couple spent $27, 250 on the interior windows, including the floor-to-ceiling glass panels that frame the courtyard.
Dubbed the Stealth House in part for its windowless perimeter, the project began as an exploration designing comfortable, private living spaces in dense urban areas.
Dubbed the Stealth House in part for its windowless perimeter, the project began as an exploration designing comfortable, private living spaces in dense urban areas.
Scott Specht of Specht Novak Architects designed a 1,200-square-foot home in Austin for him and his wife, Shiraz Bakshai. The house features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, and, notably, no exterior-facing windows.
Scott Specht of Specht Novak Architects designed a 1,200-square-foot home in Austin for him and his wife, Shiraz Bakshai. The house features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, and, notably, no exterior-facing windows.
Custom mill works wraps the sunroom overlooking the landscaped backyard.
Custom mill works wraps the sunroom overlooking the landscaped backyard.