In 2010, Gregg Stahr led the concept and design for the High Performance Green Home as an alternative spec home plan for suburban and urban infill lots that can be modified in a variety of ways to meet the needs and style of today's budget conscience homeowner.
High Performance Green Home
by Gregg Stahr w/ SWA Architects
Efficiency is the word of today, and now more than ever, it is an integral part of designing and building a home.
The High Performance Green Homes are designed to fit narrower suburban and urban lots and range in size from 1,800 to 2,500 square feet. Each design consists of a two story home that has three bedrooms, two and one-half baths and includes a master suite. The designs are set up to be easily modified or combined with other optional plans, including plans for an attached or detached two-car garage depending on lot size and configuration.
The plans are laid out on a 4 foot module so as to maximize the efficiency of standard building materials, and by stacking the two stories of the home, the building footprint is minimized, while maximizing the total square feet of living space.
Efficiency is the key throughout these designs. From a clear spanned structure devoid of columns to high performance insulation that will lower energy costs. It is our goal to not only build you a more efficient home that lowers your energy and water bills, but combine that with a quality space efficient design that fits you and your families lifestyle.
by Gregg Stahr w/ SWA Architects
Efficiency is the word of today, and now more than ever, it is an integral part of designing and building a home.
The High Performance Green Homes are designed to fit narrower suburban and urban lots and range in size from 1,800 to 2,500 square feet. Each design consists of a two story home that has three bedrooms, two and one-half baths and includes a master suite. The designs are set up to be easily modified or combined with other optional plans, including plans for an attached or detached two-car garage depending on lot size and configuration.
The plans are laid out on a 4 foot module so as to maximize the efficiency of standard building materials, and by stacking the two stories of the home, the building footprint is minimized, while maximizing the total square feet of living space.
Efficiency is the key throughout these designs. From a clear spanned structure devoid of columns to high performance insulation that will lower energy costs. It is our goal to not only build you a more efficient home that lowers your energy and water bills, but combine that with a quality space efficient design that fits you and your families lifestyle.
Simplicity of the form and allowing the exterior walls to carry all structural loads also allows for nearly limitless floor layouts. All interior walls can be moved to meet individual homeowners needs. Whether you need 4 bedrooms or just 2, a home office or a formal dining room, your needs can met. It also means that renovation of the home is also simple and more cost effective. No worries about bearing walls, and simple plumbing and duct layouts allow for layouts to be changed over time with minimal to no disturbance to the existing structural and mechanical systems of the home.
The simplicity of the form leads to an almost unlimited set of options when it comes to the style of the elevation.
Modern Elevation
Contemporary Elevation
