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Modern Chuckanut Ridge House is an Off-Grid Solar Stunner
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Bridgette Meinhold
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The wood-clad home reflects the spirit of the upper Northwest, and it’s built to efficiently integrate into its surroundings and local climate. While Washington may not be known for its solar resource, it still receives sun and this family wanted to take advantage of what they could with a large photovoltaic system located in the front yard, which allows the home to operate off-grid.
The Washington area sees a lot of rain, and this home makes good use of the resource by collecting rainwater using via multiple butterfly-esque roofs. Large south-facing windows with overhangs let in natural daylight. We have to admit, our favorite feature (after the solar panels of course) is the gorgeous red staircase with built-in storage. Talk about a stunning, multi-functional design!
This lovely home in Bellingham, WA features a massive photovoltaic system in the front yard that allows it to operate completely off-grid. Seattle-based firm Prentiss Architects, designed and built the house for a large family looking for a home with a
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Prentiss Architects designed this home in Bellingham, WA for a couple with a large family.
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The couple wanted the home to reflect their environmental ideals as well as their East Asian heritage.
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The home is located on a narrow site atop Chuckanut Ridge and it conforms to the sites topography.
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The home takes advantage of the prominent site and solar access with minimal obstructions.
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Completely off-grid, the home takes advantage of a photovoltaic system located in the yard.
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While it may be surprising for a home in WA to be off-grid from solar power, it just goes to show that it is still possible.
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The home does take advantage of another resource – rain, which is abundant much of the year.
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Rainwater is collected from the butterfly roofs and used within the home.
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The couple’s East Asian heritage is seen throughout the house in their decorations and furnishings.
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A brilliant red lacquered staircase with built-in storage changes what is normally a boring home necessity into a stunning feature.
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The couple’s goal was to minimize their home’s environmental impact and live off the grid.
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