Solutions:
• Responsive to contemporary living (living spaces combined as single great room).
• Responsive to existing conditions (living spaces on top of existing framed rooms).
• Responsive to eastern view and western sun exposure (maximize windows to east; minimize windows to the west).
• Responsive to environmental conditions (hot water solar system, passive ventilation).
Past Forward:
• Familiar simple gable.
Economy:
• No new foundations.
• Minimal details.
• Consistent/continuous wood siding.
• Interior walls always gypsum wallboard.
• Standard wood framing. Pre-manufactured trusses.