I don't know if I'd call it cozy. The floor plan is on the smaller side (compared with the absurdly sized American houses these days), but the massive vaulted ceilings are a far cry from the small or cozy chalets that have been built in the Alps for centuries. Still a beautiful home nonetheless.
The segmentation and division of spaces are very well planned I am much amazed on the details and in-depth meanings of the walls, ceiling, and vision-observation access strategies thru emphasis and subtractions. As a first-year architecture student, I am rather inspired to work and think like these two professionals. As expected from architects.
My favorites from the tour would absolutely be the lighting and the other interior design elements. The house itself I find of secondary interest. Too many stairs that they will regret in a few years including for the dog as it ages, though probably necessary because of the site.
It would be useful to update on this house report. I like the 1900sqft space. The description says "discuss the environmental construction challenges" but in this brief five minute video, that topic was not mentioned. : ) It would be most useful to hear about locally sourced sustainable materials. Important topics: 1) wildfire precautions and defensible space, fireproof materials (roof and siding,) water storage (for fire suppression and survival) 2) energy efficiency (insulation, hvac, water usage, grey water recycling, solar, battery, generator) 3) air quality, water quality 4) durability (materials and products (e.g. doors) resistance to weathering and seasonal loads from summer heat to snow) 5) maintenance (e.g. keeping drains and gutters clear, roof, chimneys) 6) livability (year round comfort, e.g. indoor temperature regulation, access, e.g. plowing or snow melt) As someone building in Olympic Valley, it's difficult to find people conversant with these "basics" of present day construction. It's even more difficult to find examples of projects (started or finished) that employ state of the art methods and practices.
@@SteveThompson-li2fc Well, "build" is more "attempt to prevent from actually collapsing" and "afford" … well, that's completely out of the question. : )
i notice that architects always add, "space" onto the end of every room... e.g. study space, instead of just study. Here, they've used it 16 times in 5 minutes
Nice looking home. Not sure about the need for so many levels. Carrying groceries up several flights of stairs gets old fast. I like the use of stonework on the exterior a lot more than the relatively unexciting interior. I'd liked to have heard more about energy efficiency/air-tightness/healthy materials of the building itself.
Love the wood, hate the exposed concrete, so so about the white sheetrock... it's OK but not very imaginative or special. Outside, again the exposed concrete kinda kills the aesthetic that the rock was working so hard to provide.
