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Soldiers Grove Net Zero Energy Home

11/3/2021

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THE SOUTH FACE OF THE EXTERIOR, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE SAIL SHADES ON THE SOUTH AND WEST. THE ENTIRE HOME IS SIDED WITH CEDAR
​This home is the second one I've designed which utilizes double stud wall construction and the third I've designed which was built by Driftless Homewrights of Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin.  Construction was completed last fall.  

​Built using double stud wall construction, a super-insulated roof, and solar panels, this home not only achieved Net Zero Energy status, but actually generated more energy than it used during its first 8 months of occupancy.  The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has vaulted ceilings, a loft space and many custom features such as built-in seats and bookshelves framing the windows in the southeast corner of the family room.  

​Unfortunately, the drama of the 1-1/2 story vaulted ceiling is difficult to capture with a camera.
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THE BLACK SHED-ROOFED SECTION ON THE LEFT HOUSES THE BEDROOM WING
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A VIEW OF THE BUILT-IN WINDOW SEATS AND BOOK SHELVES IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER, SEEN FROM THE LOFT ABOVE
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THE BLACK KITCHEN COUNTERS ARE RICHLITE, A PRODUCT MADE OF DYED RECYCLED PAPER THAT IS LAMINATED
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BLACK DOORS AND WINDOWS ARE COMBINED WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS AND WHITE WALLS FOR A WARM, CLEAN, MODERN FEELING
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LIGHTING HIDDEN IN THE HANDRAILS PROVIDE SOFT LIGHTING FOR THE STAIR
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THE LOW WINDOWS IN THE LOFT PROVIDE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON THE VIEWS OUTSIDE
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THIS PHOTO TAKEN BY THE OWNER AT CHRISTMAS TIME SHOWS THE WOOD STOVE AND PART OF THE LOFT FROM BELOW
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