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House Aspen, Colorado Size: 7,500 square feet Completion Date: January 2003 Sarah Broughton with Harry Teague Architects Western Interiors, “Ahead of the Curve” May/June 2004 The house was built to capture the site's significant features, and to utilize the microclimate for heating and cooling. The house design focuses on the transition between the forest to the north and the meadow to the south, becoming a border between the trees and the meadow. A long wall, "the border", runs the entire length of the house and provides an organizing element for both circulation and program. The majority of the rooms have direct connections to designed outdoor spaces. Passive solar methods, such as deep eaves and cross ventilation, keep the house cool without relying on mechanical systems. Integrated solar panels heat the well water to 75 degrees, lessening the dependancy on the gas powered boiler. Materials include reclaimed wood floors, reused barnwood and corrugated steel on the exterior that require minimal maintenance. Photography by Paul Worchol |
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