Hip Chasen Residence Boasts an Ultra Tight Envelope That Spares Energy in North Carolina

<a href="http://www.insitustudio.us/827-east-hargett/">In Situ Studio</a> has burst onto the design scene in North Carolina with a series of thoughtful <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/tiny-house/">tiny homes</a> - including the Hip Chasen Residence. One of many recent projects, this 1,451 square foot home is located in a growing, modern area just east of downtown Raleigh and boasts an ultra tight envelope that spares precious energy resources.

This pretty home is situated in a hip neighborhood east of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

At just 1,451 square foot, the Chasen Residence is very compact

A variety of interventions collect and preserve energy

Most of the programs have been pushed to one side of the house

The home is fresh and contemporary

A tight envelope mitigates undue thermal loss