Location: Shaw Island, WA
Every inch of this ultra modern and sleek , energy efficient glass box is put to good use, from its pinwheel design with a pre-manufactured walls and mechanical core to its floor to ceiling glass connecting the house firmly to its stunning mountainous site. The language of this Passive House is one of simplicity, and elegance, resulting in an understated and solid but magnificent island home, perfect for the clients, a retired couple seeking a refuge from clutter and over stimulation. Designed to be flexible, adaptable, and flowing, the effortless traffic patterns support the small homes long sight lines and sense of spaciousness despite its small size.
Posted on August 05, 2011