Home in the woods – Project Update

Finding a building site in the city surrounded by trees is rare. This is the second opportunity we have had to design a home for just such a site. How cool is it to be minutes from parks, shopping, and work, but feel like you are in the country. The goals of this home in the woods is to create a small footprint that feels open and light inside. We worked hard to maintain proportions and balance of the elements. The house is set up so that it can be accessible with a simple addition of a covered connector between the future garage and the house.

Harrisonburg Custom Home

Working with the builder, Herr and Company, through the design process we were able to hit the budget goals for the home as well as the aesthetic goals.

Harrisonburg Custom Home

Creating a lot of connections to the exterior on this lot were very important. When you are building a home surrounded by trees there is a lot of shade, so to have a “light” house you have to position windows carefully. This home is also set up to maximize solar production so a “solar alley” is cut into the site along with the driveway. Adding solar pv to the roof of the garage will provide for clean energy for years to come.

Harrisonburg Custom Home Harrisonburg Custom Home Harrisonburg Custom Home

Of course we also wanted to incorporate incredible outdoor spaces into the design. This back deck should lead to hours of family fun.

Harrisonburg Custom Home

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Related Posts

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧!

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧!

The 2024 Best of the Valley Daily News Record competition has opened. We are thrilled to be nominated in three ...
Designed to create wonder

Designed to create wonder

To meet our most primary needs we create shelter. It can be very simple and uninspiring or it can be beautiful and ...
Bryce Resort Addition and Renovation project update

Bryce Resort Addition and Renovation project update

Construction has started on our most recent Bryce Resort Addition and Renovation project! This house was facing a ...
10 Tips for a successful Multi-Family design project

10 Tips for a successful Multi-Family design project

By Principle Architect and Multi-Family Director, Adrienne Stronge, and Principle Architect and Business Manager, ...