After ten years of using the original 1955 kitchen, we had worn it out. We renovated and enlarged it, taking in space from the adjacent carport for a breakfast area, and adding a deck. We attempted to do all of this in a sustainable way.
This family had a problem with curb appeal. They loved their neighborhood, and loved their yard, but didn’t like how their one-story house looked or functioned. They came to us to rework the first floor, and add a second. They were very concerned about environmental issues.
Making an informed decision about where and how to live was a priority for this couple. They chose EcoVillage — a co-housing community with an emphasis on sustainable design — in Loudoun County, Virginia, as the place to build their home.
This client came to us with a seemingly simple request: a sunroom. But they also had a host of energy and design issues they wanted us to address.
When this client decided to add on to their home, it was very important to them to do it in a sustainable way. Rather than increasing their footprint, they added a second floor and attic.
