Our homeowner for this plan, a vivacious single lady who moved from Florida with a plan she liked, asked us to adapt it to our cold climate and make it an energy-efficient Sunterra home. As you[...]
The entry presents a great room with 17’ high ceilings. The south wall glass is two stories high. The upper windows solar gain is controlled by a 3’ roof overhang. The lower set of windows[...]
This family of four moved to Bend, Oregon from California for a lifestyle change and opportunity in relocating a business. They found a great view lot on a butte overlooking the city of Bend to[...]
This passive-solar home greets you with a large covered entry patio. You enter into a large vaulted great room transitioning up the stairs to an open balcony and study which takes you outside to[...]
This passive-solar home was designed for a West view of the mountains. The garage was elevated five steps to reduce the amount of steps to the upper floor living area. The lower level was[...]
This passive-solar home greets you through a covered porch into a spacious two-story entry. A 14’ high barreled vault runs from the entry to the covered patio. To one side are 12’ high[...]
The porch is covered and cozy. The solarium is tall and impressive, greeting you with a see-through fireplace adjoining the sunken living room. A window seat doubles as a bench for the nook. The[...]
This passive-solar, energy-efficient home was designed for a couple from Hawaii who loved to grow exotic plants. As you enter this home, you are greeted with blossoms in a beautiful design. A[...]
Featured on the State of Oregon Green and Solar Tour This commanding passive-solar home was designed to conform to the slope of the lot with a garage for a truck with camper on the lowest level[...]
"We want a rustic looking home that can take advantage of our 270-degree view and entertain our large family when together. Oh, we also want it energy efficient and solar." This home has a very[...]