1301 New York House by studio804

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The 1301 New York Net Zero House is Studio 804’s latest example of building modern, sustainable housing in marginal neighborhoods. It is within walking distance of a grocery store, grade school, a community center and the cultural vibrancy of downtown Lawrence, Kansas. This 3 bed, 2.5 bath 2,000 sf house is LEED Platinum certified, Passive House pending and Net Zero energy targeted. It features an air tight, highly insulated thermal envelope, efficient light fixtures and appliances as well as a high performance mechanical system that incorporates an energy recovery ventilator as well as mini splits. These Passive House design characteristic in combination with a 6kw photovoltaic array on the roof will assure the owner little or no energy costs over a calendar year.

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• Architects: studio804
• Project: 1301 New York House
  
• Location: New York, USA
  

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The design promotes carbon sequestration by using sustainably harvested wood for both the structure and the finishes. The building’s structural frame is composed of engineered and dimension lumber framed to maximize the performance of the insulation. The floors are bamboo tongue and groove and the exterior walls are clad with Alaskan Yellow Cedar shingles. The materials throughout are chosen and detailed to be non-toxic, long lasting and low maintenance.

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The building is an unassuming gable form that runs the length of the narrow corner lot and opens away from the traffic of 13th street to its north while promoting passive solar gain thru large high performance German manufactured triple paned windows along its south elevation. The standing seam roof, the half round gutters and the minimal trim detailing at the openings are all done to emphasize the visually rich texture and colors of the cedar shingles and to maximize the impact of the universal building form and its minimal composition.

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The plan consists of a large, open living area that is anchored by a sleek kitchen designed for serious cooking as well as entertainment. The ceiling extends all the way to the peak of the gable and the 18” deep walls open to a bioswale that runs the length of the south side of the house to capture storm water and supports a variety of native plants. The rest of house is composed of smaller bedrooms and flexible use spaces as well as the upstairs master bedroom suite that includes a balcony-like office with a view into the living area.

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This house is intended to be an example of the way housing can be done more responsibly in the future. It uses minimal or no energy to operate, requires minimal resources to maintain, uses materials that required minimal resources to harvest and it offers the owner the opportunity to use alternative modes of transportation and to be part of a long standing neighborhood and its amenities.

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Tags: New York, USA

Category: House

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