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ABOVE: A craftsman-style home with an emphasis on energy
efficiency features a suspended concrete slab patio with
the garage underneath. Thoughtful planning and careful
construction—including a solar-powered skylight at the top
of the staircase—mean the home has no need for an air
conditioning system. On warmer days, the owners open the
skylight and a few windows to enjoy a soft breeze through
the entire home.
FACING PAGE TOP: Doors slide open to merge the living
room with the outdoor living space complete with a
barbecue area and comfortable seating. Hemlock soffits
and cedar shake siding reinforce the seamless integration
of the home's interior and nature just beyond.
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: Contoured porcelain tile at the back
of the master bath adds texture to the room, which also
includes a double floating vanity with underlighting that
comes on when someone enters the room. Low VOC paints,
formaldehyde-free glues, and water-based stains were used
throughout the Built Green® Platinum home to keep the
interior air quality as healthy as possible. Home design by
Alex Voth; interior design by Janet Scagel.
Photographs by Ema Peter
"Plan, plan, plan! Know
what you want up front
and be open with your
architect, builder, and
designer. Develop a
roadmap early on for the
smoothest experience."
–David Adair
