Winchester Residence

The clients’ site sloped steeply down from the road, so this 3,400 sq.ft. home was designed to follow the site’s contours. The clients asked for a traditional New England style, a contemporary interior, and a high-performance, energy-efficient exterior. To reduce energy for lighting, daylighting strategies are incorporated throughout the home. The windows positioned in the staircase allow natural light to reflect from the light-colored walls during the day so electrical lighting is not needed. The home features double-wall construction to increase air-tightness and a whole-house energy recovery ventilator.