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Brazos County, Texas Modeled after a historic German Fredricksburg Sunday House, this contemporary version embraces up-to-date amenities and color while maintaining authentic details: German stonework, timber lintels, and metal roof. This 1520-square-foot house includes the following sustainable/green features: On-demand tankless water heater; a Rumford fireplace heats the house with wood from the 31-acre site; galvalume metal roof reflects heat combined with Kool-Ply decking with an integral radiant barrier; SEER 17.0 super high-efficiency heat pump with programmable thermostat; wood windows with low-E glazing; east-west orientation for maximum south-facing glass; sun shading porches on the south and west exposures; windows placed for cross-ventilation; water-conserving water closets and high-efficiency appliances; fluorescent light fixtures; ample natural daylighting; low-maintenance cement fiber siding and trim; natural stone walkways and water channels; minimal removal of major trees. The overall compound includes a 1500-square-foot carport with storage and workspaces anchoring each end and sliding barn doors on both exposures. Removing vehicles and opening the barn doors turns the structure into a covered entertainment pavilion. A small tower provides a connecting link between the house and carport. |
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