South Coast House

An old house was given a new lease on life by replacing the exterior white painted stucco with shingles, more in keeping with its island neighbors. Inside, vistas were opened up between the main rooms, and bay windows added on the water side to take in the expansive views. The kitchen moved from a rear service wing to the view side, where it becomes a family gathering place.  The stair was reoriented to create a clear path from entry to living room.

This house is the first Passive House in Vermont, the first modular Passive House in the United States, and the first Habitat for Humanity Passive House.

DescriptionStrategic renovations of a compact old house SiteWooded Connecticut exurbs, overlooking a stream DesignThis small house was transformed by the addition of an appropriate entry porch which at last made it clear where to go in, together with a relocated…

New waterfront house, incorporating an old boathouse that had stood on the site for over a hundred years