It’s been a while since we posted.
March was very cold in New England. The perfect season to complete the house to see if the whole “passive thing” actually worked. Good news: It did! Even when the temperature dips below zero, the house remains incredibly warm–and superbly well-insulated. And the energy costs to keep the workers warm and well-powered have been incredibly modest (just around $100/month all in). On the coldest days in March, we found ourselves having to open the windows to bring the temperature down to the low 60′s which I like. The great thing about the windows is that they open nice and wide if you want to let a lot of air in — but then they also vent just from the top if you want to let in a small amount of air (ideal for the winter).
In March we were also able to see Stephanie’s design work come to life. The space is very small–yet it feels very open and spacious. The lines are clean and simple, yet also very elegant. At first we weren’t sure what we’d think of the modern fixtures and bright colors– but every ties together beautifully. We were also concerned that the northern exposure wouldn’t have enough glazing to allow us to enjoy the agrarian view — but the sliding glass door and windows do the trick perfectly.
Next up for us is the QUESTION: Will the older furniture we have from Hilary’s parents NH home fit into this modern setting?
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- Triple Glazed window opening
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The exterior is comprised of long, thin cedar shingles. The architects went with Cedars to match the Cedar single style of many of the local houses. However, the long shingles give it much more of a contemporary feel. The ends of the house are plaster panels, painted red.
If you want to know more about the shingles, I can ask the builders and architects.
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