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- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipThe Roundy Residence is situated on a 100-ft high bluff that drops to the waters edge on Lopez Island in the San Juan Islands. Strong winds come up off the bluff and buffet landscape, but the home calmly stands in the face of it, taking in the views of the water and the hills. Designed by <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/miller-hull-partnership">Miller Hull Partnership</a>, the Roundy Residence is a stunning T-shaped construction that relies on an innovative <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/solar-passive-design">solar passive design</a> and solar hot water heating.1
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipTen acres of gently rolling hills abruptly end in a high bluff down to the water and this stark change in the landscape is what inspired the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/category/architecture">architecture</a> of the home.2
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipStrong winds swoop up from the bluff and can make the landscape harsh, but Miller Hull counterbalances this by using the home as a wind break.3
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipPositioning the home parallel with the bluff, the public living spaces, entry porch and the garage take the wind front on, but also take advantage of the views.4
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipThe private section of the home just out perpendicular to the public space and is fully protected against the wind.5
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipOriented to the east and west, the private rooms take advantage of solar passive design, with private doors that open onto a south-facing porch with continuous glazing.6
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipThis porch takes advantage of the sun in the winter months and is <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/shade-screen">shaded</a> during the summer months.7
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipThe T-shape of the house creates two protected zones on either side of the living quarters and the one out in front of the bedrooms serves as a private garden8
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipInside the public living space with views out over the landscape.9
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipThe hallway leading to the private rooms relies on solar heating in the winter and shading in the summer.10
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipIn the center of the home, a two story tower is used as a private <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/art-studio">studio</a> and office space.11
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipThe Roundy Residence amidst the rolling hills above the bluff.12
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipOn top of the two story tower is a solar hot water system that powers the hydronic heating systems inside.13
- Roundy Residence-Miller Hull PartnershipAt night, the home's low maintenance surfaces glow from the twilight.14