Tuscan Farm House

• House location optimized southern exposure, minimized tree removal
• Minimal tree removal and site impact
• The 2-acre meadow behind the house was protected
• Wood engineered lumber for all floors, headers and roof systems
• All natural materials include seamless pre-stained/sealed cedar siding, copper standing seam roof, fossil stone flooring, bamboo flooring and slate kitchen counter tops
• Blow-in insulation and soundproofing
• High-efficiency five-zone HVAC system
• Radiant heat in all stone floors
• Hot water is stored in an efficient insulated storage tank
• Hot water recirculation systems provides hot water on demand
• Ceiling fans reduce heating and cooling costs and improve comfort
• True divided lite low-E insulated glass with argon gas windows and doors
• All native plants utilized in landscaping
• A wood burning pizza oven (a green alternative for cooking or baking)
• Remote controlled lighting
• A water filtration system throughout
• A centralized drinking water system
• Studio/guest house is separate from the main house and can be shut down when not used