Collection by Lane Risdon
View of living area with new clerestory windows, wood paneling and casework.
Interior palette: slate fireplace, Douglas fir ceilings, black accents, glass
The upper level is home to the dining room, living room, and kitchen.
“Framed in exposed steel with expansive windows, the Wallingford Passive Solar House capitalizes on exterior views and shifting patterns of light to establish a dialogue with its surroundings, leading to a physical awareness of the sun’s movement throughout the day and the seasons,’ says Wyant Architecture.
Solar House by Alden B. Dow
Photo by Deborah DeGraffenreid
The house has two spacious outdoor patios for entertaining.
Spruce and pine cladding echo the verticality of the tree trunks surrounding the cabins.
The opening to the dining area has been increased, and the square footage added to the original footprint has allowed for a grand staircase that now connects the lower level.