Collection by Cierra Riddle
A technique was used for the wood front of the house called shou-sugi-ban, a traditional Japanese technique burning cypress wood to make it more sustainable. The wood is layered with bright orange planks. Solar collectors, which consist of double-glass tubes that minimize heat loss, form a cornice on the front facade of the house. A wind turbine is on the roof.
A technique was used for the wood front of the house called shou-sugi-ban, a traditional Japanese technique burning cypress wood to make it more sustainable. The wood is layered with bright orange planks. Solar collectors, which consist of double-glass tubes that minimize heat loss, form a cornice on the front facade of the house. A wind turbine is on the roof.
 A pergola is located at the rear of the house. This structure provides shade in the summer and lets sun into the house during the winter.
A pergola is located at the rear of the house. This structure provides shade in the summer and lets sun into the house during the winter.
The pellet stove, in the living room area,  serves multiple purposes, providing heat for the shower and heating rooms on very cold days.
The pellet stove, in the living room area, serves multiple purposes, providing heat for the shower and heating rooms on very cold days.