NEXTHouse is a 2,700 square foot, custom-designed home fusing the northwest modern tradition with the highest quality environmentally sustainable building techniques, features, and finishes. It is a speculative venture on the part of the architect, created to demonstrate cutting edge green features and modern design in a for sale residence.
Content and images courtesy of Arch Daily NEXTHouse is located on a 5,500 square foot, south-facing, in-city corner lot. It is designed to fully appreciate the land, reaching out to views and light, while providing a lush microclimate of northwest appropriate landscaping. Image courtesy of Arch DailyTerraces, decks, and patios encourage outdoor living in both formal and private settings.
Image courtesy of Arch DailyNEXTHouse replaces an un-sound existing residence which was “deconstructed” with the majority of the framing material reused in the new structure. Image courtesy of Arch DailyThe original siding was re-milled and used as an element of the new siding. Image courtesy of Arch DailyTo minimize site disruption, the new house was sited on a portion of the existing foundation.A rigid program of on site waste recycling was implemented. The impacts of enlarging the footprint of the house are mitigated by the inclusion of eco-roofs to moderate additional storm-water collection.Image courtesy of Arch DailyA healthy indoor environment is maintained by using only low-voc finishes including paint and clear cabinetry and floor finishes, an air-to-air heat exchange ventilation system with HEPA filter, radiant floor heating as opposed to forced air, and the use of formaldehyde free plywood. Image courtesy of Arch DailyAlso, stack ventilation will allow healthy air movement through the house.Image courtesy of Arch Daily As a model for what can be done toward sustainable housing at a reasonable cost, this house should prove invaluable in promoting the inclusion of such features on residential work throughout the region.Image courtesy of Arch Daily
