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Vancouver Residence

Craftsman style custom home

Vancouver Residence exterior, featuring a well landscaped sloping site with a PV array to the right and view of the home to the right
Vancouver Residence exterior, featuring light grey exterior fiber cement siding combined with a natural wood soffit and rotated angle bump out on the 2nd floor that is also clad with wood. The home features deep overhangs to help with shading.
Vancouver Residence firepace and living room, featuring highly textured stone fireplace along with light green and peach walls.
Vancouver Residence exterior and view of the valley. The homes features light grey exterior fiber cement siding combined with a natural wood soffit along with several thoughtfully placed wood accents.
Vancouver Residence interior windows
Vancouver Residence kitchen cabinets and counter top
Vancouver Residence view from the street. The home features light grey exterior fiber cement siding combined with a natural wood soffit and thoughtfully placed wood accents around the exterior of the home.
Project Scope
Architecture, Construction
Project Stats

Design: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, large workshop | 5,875 square feet

Certification: Earth Advantage Zero Energy

Energy, Carbon Emissions and Indoor Air Quality

Projected annual energy savings: 68%

Projected energy use intensity (pEUI): 9.37 kBtu/sf/yr

Passive House design principles: Continuous exterior insulation, cellulose insulation, triple-pane windows, continuous air barrier, air source heat pump, heat pump hot water heater, energy-efficient all-electric systems and appliances

13.1-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system

Collaboration: Photos by Bill Purcell

 

Project Description

Overlooking Vancouver Lake in Southwestern Washington, this high-performance home is thoughtfully sited to capture sweeping views while maximizing southern exposure for abundant natural light throughout the day. Expansive wraparound windows and a generous outdoor deck immerse the homeowners in the surrounding landscape, offering a front-row seat to the birds and wildlife they love to observe.

Inside, a stone fireplace and finely crafted built-ins introduce warmth and texture, complementing the home’s palette of natural materials and reinforcing its connection to the landscape.