To achieve durability and low-maintenance, the exterior is clad in cedar siding, cementitious panels and gabion walls filled with local stone. The color palette of warm grays and rich browns compliment the surrounding site and will age gracefully over time.
In response to warm summers, the home is designed to have deep overhangs and awnings on south and west facades with operable windows and ceiling fans to circulate air. Other passive strategies include orientating the building blocks to provide protection from wind at outdoor living areas. During the winter months, the low-sloped roofs will hold snow and a super-insulated building envelope and triple glazing help reduce heating costs. On the interior, stair treads and flooring will be sourced from local reclaimed lumber, while exposed structure and environmentally-friendly panel products will help reduce the amount of drywall and paint.
As architects, part of our job is to weave the various requirements with the client’s ideas and goals to create a design solution that meets both the big picture dreams as well as the technical minutia.
Timber Cove compound. Cle Elum, Washington. Image license: Johnston Architects and Nine Pine Development. © Copyright 2014 Benjamin Benschneider All Rights Reserved. Usage may be arranged by contacting Benjamin Benschneider Photography. Email: bbenschneider@comcast.net or phone: 206-789-5973.
Timber Cove compound. Cle Elum, Washington. Image license: Johnston Architects and Nine Pine Development. © Copyright 2014 Benjamin Benschneider All Rights Reserved. Usage may be arranged by contacting Benjamin Benschneider Photography. Email: bbenschneider@comcast.net or phone: 206-789-5973.
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