http://www.cathy-moore.com/house/house.html
That's a link to a woman who did very much what I want to do. In fact, that's pretty much the exact approach I want to take, except my preferences tend to something more modern in design. I also want space laid out a bit differently (2 stories instead of 1.5 and a dedicated media room). The last difference is I'm looking to incorporate some of the design patterns from Alexander's book. So I'm basically going to try and follow in her footsteps, but tweak things to satisfy my own wants and desires.
If I can swing it financially I'd actually like to build something architect designed. Though I've been casually looking for a few months and its pretty hard to find architects who do small residential, have experience with passive solar, and know how to design to the opportunities/constraints of SIPs/ICFs.
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Vist my website www.SolarHouseProject.com. You might find it helpful
That's a great website and you have a beautiful home. That 3 story central corridor is especially inspired.
Can I ask how you built the walls? Is it standard 2x4 framing with the rigid insulation layered over it?
If so did you consider SIPs and was there a specific reason you went the external insulation route?
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