Modern Architecture Beach Glass Home Design

Modern architecture beach glass home design is the design of an environmentally sensible beach home on Cape Cod. The modern house has a spectacular west-facing view of the water and sunset. The narrow lot size, combined with the client’s square footage requirements and the obvious desire to be able to take in the view from the primary living space made the un-ideal orientation of the glazing unavoidable.

The roof sports a large solar electric array to offset energy usage through the use of net metering. The combination the energy efficient building envelope and systems with the solar array will allow the home to produce as much energy as it uses over the course of a year. Choices were also made to promote healthy indoor air quality. Flooring was limited to slate, bamboo, and polished concrete, while omitting any carpeting that might capture dust, mites, mold, or moisture. The insulation in home interior walls and floor, used for sound insulation and to improve the performance of the radiant heating system, is formaldehyde-free. An air exchange and energy recovery system will provide clean fresh air throughout the year. The exterior finishes will allow the home to turn a traditional Cape Cod grey and blend into the dunes.

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