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Flathead Lake Passivhaus

This project occupies a majestic site - considered sacred by the owners - in Montana overlooking Flathead lake and the Swan and Mission Mountain ranges. Although tucked into a densely built historical village, the building works with the land to create a private oasis, shielding views of neighboring dwellings from both the interior and the major outdoor living areas of the site. The exterior 'rainscreen' ventilated walls feature wood siding and aged steel panels.  The steel used for roofs and exterior walls creates a natural patina as it weathers to create a maintenance free natural finish.

The animation was an early work in progress design study, where we were evaluating furnishings and finishes, as well as various aspects of site design and architectural detailing.

Aerial view.  The building tucks into the landscape, shaping interior and exterior public and private spaces.
Aerial view. The building tucks into the landscape, shaping interior and exterior public and private spaces.
Two wings create total privacy in a densely populated neighborhood.
Two wings create total privacy in a densely populated neighborhood.
View from street.
View from street.
Arrival pathway.
Arrival pathway.
Entrance path.
Entrance path.
Entry courtyard.
Entry courtyard.
Entry courtyard.
Entry courtyard.
South wall of living room.
South wall of living room.
Native plant material is used throughout.
Native plant material is used throughout.
Central courtyard.
Central courtyard.
Two outdoor rooms, one off the living room, one off the bedroom.
Two outdoor rooms, one off the living room, one off the bedroom.
The house nestles into the slope.
The house nestles into the slope.
Steel corner detail.
Steel corner detail.
Views from the living room to the east.
Views from the living room to the east.
Great room, dining area, kitchen.
Great room, dining area, kitchen.
"This is what we wake up to every morning."
"This is what we wake up to every morning."
Mechanical room.  Water systems, energy recovery ventilation.  No furnace.
Mechanical room. Water systems, energy recovery ventilation. No furnace.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.   ~ Buddha
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~ Buddha
Construction photo of floor slab.
Construction photo of floor slab.
Construction photo of foundation.
Construction photo of foundation.