Montem Villam Passive House
Location
Dalton, PA
Size
6,704 sqft
Status
Complete
Years
2021
Type
Single Family Residential
Bedrooms
4
Baths
4.75
STORY
DESCRIPTION
Montem Villam Passive House is a single-family residence nestled in the mountains surrounding Scranton, Pennsylvania. Commissioned by a family with a generations-long reputation for exceptional building construction, it is emblematic of the movement to modern sustainable luxury home design. A couple began envisioning the place where their two young children would be raised, and their family would thrive. Expectations were extremely high. The husband is a leader in his family’s construction company which has been contributing to the region’s built environment for three generations.DESIGN
A couple from “The Electric City” of Scranton, Pennsylvania were passionate about creating the best home it is possible to build – beautiful, modern, healthy, and at one with its natural surroundings with a minimal impact on the environment. As a building contractor obsessively committed to quality in his work, the husband carefully contemplated every detail… mechanical system design, sheetrock installation, millwork finishes, lighting design, and more. Although the couple had similar objectives for the home and a shared desire to move in ASAP, they began with different visions of their future home’s aesthetic which had to be navigated during the design process. Program requirements- Flexibly design for a family with children who will come of age in the home.
- Create a healthy indoor environment, particularly for air quality and materials safety.
- Maximize the breathtaking views and integrate the home into the surrounding environs.
- Support the owner’s decision to use his own construction firm in building their first Passive House structure.
- Seamlessly integrate indoor/outdoor space and a swimming pool.
- Create an all-electric home with a wood-burning fireplace.
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