(Above) Wildcat Ridge Residence – Snowmass Village, Colorado: At an elevation of 9,200 feet this home features 60 geothermal wells that reach 200 feet into the ground to provide renewable energy that powers 100% of the cooling and 95% of the heating loads. An interesting design feature is the moss rock wall the runs the entire length of the home dividing living spaces from private spaces.
(Above) Streeter House – Deep Haven, Minnesota - By using prefabricated materials, this house sets a standard for sustainable construction methods. The house comprises a simple kit of parts: glass, concrete block, Glulam beams, structural insulated panels (SIPs) and pipe.
(Above) Lake Tahoe Residence - Lake Tahoe, Nevada - Designed as a weekend retreat, this modern structure reflects the local vernacular by use of exposed concrete, weathered wood and rusted Cor-Ten steel that create a palette of rugged, low-maintenance materials. Metal roofing retains a blanket of snowfall as insulation and wards off potential damage from wildfires.
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