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Project posted by Mark Miller

Lakeside Net Zero Passive House

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Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Year
2023
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
View from foyer to circulation center of home featuring open riser treads; built-in shelving and wood slated ceiling
View from foyer to circulation center of home featuring open riser treads; built-in shelving and wood slated ceiling
View from pantry to 2 story living room; reading perch balcony; screened porch entry and lake views
View from pantry to 2 story living room; reading perch balcony; screened porch entry and lake views
2 story living room to kitchen and office on upper balcony. Custom concrete countertops with in-lays.
2 story living room to kitchen and office on upper balcony. Custom concrete countertops with in-lays.
Drone photograph of site context on lake, during attic floor framing showing the main two forms of the floor plan layout
Drone photograph of site context on lake, during attic floor framing showing the main two forms of the floor plan layout
Mechanical room in center of house (trunk of the tree) provides superior indoor air quality and thermal comfort: 1) Build Equinox's Conditioning ERV with 2) Geo-ground loop pre-heat exchanger for 15% boost in efficiency 3) Mitsubishi heat pump single zone air handler 4) Radon mitigation pipe up to roof top
Mechanical room in center of house (trunk of the tree) provides superior indoor air quality and thermal comfort: 1) Build Equinox's Conditioning ERV with 2) Geo-ground loop pre-heat exchanger for 15% boost in efficiency 3) Mitsubishi heat pump single zone air handler 4) Radon mitigation pipe up to roof top
Interesting shadows through the curved-open riser stairwell traversing from garage level coming up to main level
Interesting shadows through the curved-open riser stairwell traversing from garage level coming up to main level
Drone photograph of strong floor plan semi-circles slide apart to make both front and rear entries taken during framing.
Drone photograph of strong floor plan semi-circles slide apart to make both front and rear entries taken during framing.
Rendering of front of house. Professional photographs coming in three weeks for fall colors
Rendering of front of house. Professional photographs coming in three weeks for fall colors
First and Second Floor Plans
First and Second Floor Plans
Attic and Subterranean Garage Level with tornado shelter and future elevator preparations.
Attic and Subterranean Garage Level with tornado shelter and future elevator preparations.
Main Section through the home. Garage and attic kept outside of the thermal envelope to reduce energy consumption.
Main Section through the home. Garage and attic kept outside of the thermal envelope to reduce energy consumption.

Details

Square Feet
2300
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1

Credits

Posted by
Architect
Mark A. Miller Architects/Builders Inc.
Builder
Abueva Builders
Photographer
Awards
PHIUS 2018+ Certified Passive House
PHIUS 2018+ Source Zero Certification
LEED Platinum

From Mark Miller

Brief: A home owner of a 70's era ranch home was frustrated with limitations in trying to improve it's energy efficiency and comfort over the years. When the lot next door became available, she was thrilled to have an opportunity to design and build her dream vision for a super energy efficient and eco-friendly home to announce to advocate to the community, there's a smarter way to build. The 2,300 sq. ft. 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home started design work in 2017; delayed through the construction industry issues of the pandemic years; was tested by a third party agency to prove the home is meeting the design intentions goals for energy efficiency. The home was just awarded with PHIUS+2018 and PHIUS+Source Zero certifications, the first for any home in the state of Michigan, and the first round passive house in North America.