Royal River Home + Studio
- Net Zero Home + Studio
- New Construction
An energy efficient single-story home with detached garage + a separate artist’s studio, all capable of reaching net zero energy goals.
The goal was to build a 2,000 square foot energy efficient home and artist’s studio capable of reaching net zero energy goals, to be located on a wooded 10-acre lot on the shores of the Royal River in North Yarmouth . The structures are sited to create visual and acoustic separation, while maximizing views east to the river, and southern orientation for natural light and heat gain in the winter.
The home was designed for single story living, and for aging in place. Two bedroom suites are provided on either end of the home, with the living spaces located in the middle. Space for easy circulation is provided, along with wide doors into all rooms. Our clients large collection of artwork is showcased throughout, with gallery space provided between the entry and living spaces, and custom built glass shelves located beneath the transom windows , which can be found in most rooms.
The exterior finishes were chosen for their natural beauty and low maintenance properties and to blend with the earth tones found on site. Locally harvested, thermally modified poplar, which requires no paint finish and is termite and rot resistant, is used for the siding, and the trim around the aluminum-clad wood windows is a poly-ash material. Both the windows and trim are painted dark bronze to create a unified appearance.
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Project Type
Residential
Project Location
North Yarmouth, Maine
Project Year
2016
Project Size
2,000 sq. ft.
Design Team
Harry Hepburn, Ian Parlin (alumnus), Alyssa Keating (alumna)
Contractor
Taggart Construction
Partners/Consultants
Becker Structural Engineers, Soren Deniord Design Studio
Photos
Irvin Serrano