FEITLER RESIDENCE
AUBURN, IN
Pursuing LEED Gold - LEED for Homes
A new, 3,500 square feet, Modern-Style eco-friendly home to be located in Auburn is being constructed using 12” ICFs (insulated concrete forms). The ICFs give the exterior walls a true R-24 insulation rating as well as reducing the potential of air and noise infiltration. The new home was designed using the LEED® for Homes Green Building Rating System administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The exterior of the home will be constructed using commercial grade metal siding and standing seam roof. Interior amenities include LED lighting, water conserving fixtures, reclaimed wood and solid surface countertops, geothermal radiant heating, and automated clearstory windows for whole-house ventilation. The home is designed for a 4 kilowatt photovoltaic system to harness year-around southern sun exosure. With the use of these technologies, the home will have the potential to be "off-the-grid" and be able to operate completely independently of all traditional public utitlity services during certain parts of the year. Spaces include a 3 car garage, master bedroom suite, living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, laundry, outdoor patio, studio, and two (2) additional bedrooms on the second level.
LAKE TIPPECANOE PROJECT
LEESBURG, IN
This 2,200 square foot lakeside cabana is the new centerpiece for a residence on Lake Tippecanoe. The two story cabana features an upper level bar and casual seating area with built-in appliances, high definition televisions, total wireless access, and one of the best security systems on the market. The upper level is finished with solid teak casework, granite countertops, stamped concrete flooring, stone columns, and solid rift and quartered white oak column accents and ceiling. The lower level of the cabana consists of a large storage room for lake “toys” as well as a full scale locker room with teak accents, water closet, and shower. As the cabana project progressed the owner decided to also renovate the existing residence to match the arts and crafts style of the cabana. The house also has solid rift and quartered white oak trim and accents, and the primary siding is fiber cement board which gives the house a fresh new look. With recycled content rubber simulated slate roofing and copper gutters and downspouts, the house now accentuates the architectural character of the cabana and the surrounding landscaping, enhancing the natural beauty of the lake and the surrounding lakeside community.
LAKE GEORGE COTTAGE RENOVATION
FREEMONT, IN
Serving as a primary residence throughout the summer, this existing lake cottage needed to expand to meet the needs of a growing family. The second story addition consists of three new bedrooms, two new bathrooms, a small laundry room, a secondary mechanical room, and a spectacular sun room overlooking Lake George. The new addition utilizes energy saving on-demand hot water and energy and water efficient washer and dryer. With meticulous care and attention to detail the design was able to seamlessly transform the existing cottage into a two-story fully functional family cottage that looks as if it was always there.
McCLISH LAKE COTTAGE RENOVATION
HUDSON, IN
This 2,300 square foot energy efficient lake cottage obtained one of the best HERS rating ever tested by the Touchstone Energy Home program. The home was built by the Four County Area Vocational Cooperative in Kendallville, Indiana. The home was constructed using 4” structural insulated panels (SIPs) for all of the exterior walls, 6” SIPs for the roof system, high performance window systems, and sustainable materials and products throughout. The home is heated and cooled through the use of a geothermal loop system that returns clean ground water back to the lake helping to preserve the aquatic ecosystem. The house also boasts a 5 kW photovoltaic (PV) system that will help minimize its dependence on the traditional electrical utility grid while allowing the owner to also get paid for their carbon credits. With a traditional style and look, this home blends well with the surrounding vernacular of the adjacent homes while providing great views of the lake and surrounding amenities.
HUNTINGTON DECK RENOVATION
HUNTINGTON, IN
The Huntington Deck Renovation features a 750 square feet, two toned multi-level composite Trex deck which replaced the existing 450 square feet pressure treated deck. The construction process included excavating and water proofing the existing basement walls. The new deck includes LED step lights, as well as a new brick and concrete patio and additional landscaping.
UTTER RESIDENCE
AKRON, IN
The Utter Residence added a 1,200 square feet master bed and bath suite to an existing 3,400 square feet home. The goal of the project was to transition from a Southwestern to a Mediterranean exterior. The master bathroom includes an ADA accessible shower and water closet, as well as custom vanities and casework. The bedroom features large walk-in closets, a changing parlor, and an adjacent exterior patio.
WINONA LAKE RESIDENCE
WINONA LAKE, IN
A new 8,830 square feet Craftsman-style lakefront home to be located on Winona Lake will be constructed using 4” SIPs (structural insulated panels). The SIPs will give the exterior walls a true R-24 insulation rating as well as reducing the potential of air and noise infiltration. The new home will be constructed using recycled content materials as well as many other sustainable products. Spaces include a 3-1/2 car garage, master bedroom suite, living room, study, kitchen, dining room, butler’s pantry, laundry, outdoor kitchen, spa room, storage, exercise room, rec. room, media room, family room, 3 season room, and three (3) additional bedrooms.
CAMMLLARIE DECK RENOVATION
GARFIELD, AK
Removing an existing 1,200 square feet cedar and redwood deck and replacing it with a two-tone composite decking system will be the primary focus of the Cammllarie Deck project. With years of maintenance issues with an existing wood deck, the new deck system will be constructed with steel members for the entire structural system. The new deck cladding will be a virtually maintenance free composite system with matching railing to accent the existing home. Along with the addition of the new deck, the existing foundation systems for both the house and deck will be repaired and replaced as needed due to the issues with the severe downward slope of the site as it overlooks the lake below. The deck renovation is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2009.
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