Located in a rural neighborhood section of the capital city of Concord, New Hampshire, this multi-generational, aging-in-place house demonstrates how…Read More
Design & Innovation
This project takes the long-term investment of a high energy performance home and adds function and value by adding a…Read More
Region & Community
The family’s decision to build a home within the City of Concord, the capital of the state of New Hampshire,…Read More
Land & Site Ecology
Situated on a formerly overgrown section of farmland and scrub woodlands, the site offered no naturally flat or attractive terrain…Read More
Bioclimate
The Concord climate, with its very cold winters and hot, sometimes very humid summers, required a mix of active and…Read More
Daylight & Air Flows
Daylighting opportunities were an important element within the design, both in terms of human perception and energy optimization. In order…Read More
Water
Given the rural nature of the site and the economics of construction, it was appropriate to design for permeable ground…Read More
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RCM Rose Construction Method
The ROSE Construction Method™ for Zero Net Energy Homes
Introduction The ROSE Construction Method™ (RCM) was developed to produce projects with a timeless architectural design, while incorporating standardized engineering…Read More
ROSE Construction Method™ Residential Performance Targets
GRADES HERS Index Targets Energy Star - 5 Star+, Indoor Air Plus V3.0 …Read More
ROSE Construction Method™ Minimum Insulation Levels
The ROSE Construction Method Building Envelope+ has double wall, 2x4 stud construction, with dense pack cellulose insulation (R40) and 8"…Read More
Complimentary Strategies to Zero Net Energy Designs
Building Down vs. Building Up, Muti-Generational Design & Aging in Place In areas of the country that typically cast a…Read More