This house is located in a new community that follows co-housing principles and is committed to energy-conscious design and construction.

We organized the massing in a simple east-west gable reminiscent of the North Carolina vernacular. Following the allowable building envelope, we bent the two-story volume and designed a dining room patio and master bedroom balcony. We took advantage of the long south exposure and provided a passive solar energy system by installing a thermal mass on the floor of the living areas (tile on slab) and by appropriately sizing the windows.

All living areas have light from two sides and cross ventilation. The interior is spacious and filled with natural light. The offices overlook each other and the living room. One office has a "foldable" wall that can transform it into an extra guest area. With ceiling height variety, simple details and natural colors, we created a serene environment and highlighted furniture and artifacts.