High-Performance ICF

The existing aging home on this Factoria property was demolished and replaced with a new modern home designed around the principals of high efficiency and sustainability.  The new home, approximately 3000 sf on two floors, is designed with a high performance building envelope, including the use of ICF (insulated concrete forms) for both the foundation and exterior walls.  The ICF walls extend from the foundation to the roof providing a tight wall assembly with a high insulation value and limited thermal transfer.  The roof is built using SIPS (structural insulated panel system) along with steel beams to span the large open spaces.  Utilizing these systems, the home will require less energy for heating and cooling resulting in a very comfortable space to live.  The mechanical systems in the home were specifically designed for the low energy usage of the home and for the ventilation requirements needed for this tight home.  The roof of the home boasts a PV array to provide solar energy for the home’s energy use and for charging the homeowner’s electric vehicle.  The interior spaces were carefully laid out to meet the needs of the homeowner and were designed in consideration of how they envision living in the home for many years to come.  The main floor is designed with an open plan consisting of kitchen, living, and dining areas boasting a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and large windows.  In addition, a primary suite, powder room, mudroom, and auxiliary spaces are situated on this floor to allow for aging-in-place.  The lower floor is designed with a recreation area, two bedrooms, office, bathroom, and workshop.

Architecture and Interior Design by:  H2D Architecture + Design