Design has wrapped up on the Green Home in Wheaton. SWA Architects and JAW Builders have worked together to devise a strategy for building what is planned to be an Emerald level certified home through the NAHB Green Building Program.
Home size is a key element when designing a home, and it is important to design a home that is appropriate for a families needs without adding unnecessary or excess space. At 3,600 square feet, the home is larger than what some would consider an ideal “green” designed home, but numerous factors, including the need for a home office, dictated the design. Limiting transition spaces such as halls and foyers to only what is needed helps create an efficient floor plan where living space is maximized. (more…)
