This spectacular home in Columbia County, New York, created by Specht Harpman is just on the perimeter of an old-growth forest. It’s situated so that it takes advantage of long valley views and the natural heating and cooling system (the treelines provide a nice windbreak).
The house demonstrates the sustainable design dictum, “Don’t build more house than you need” and incorporates many energy-saving features and materials. The main house, guest house, and pool/pool house were designed to create an informal precinct of habitation within the 100-acre site.
I just love the boat-like design with portal windows coupled with the mid-century-style roofline.
Design Team: Scott Specht, Louise Harpman
Contractor: Wolcott Builders
Engineer: Ross Dalland
Landscape Architect: Jon Piasecki