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Cohen Davis Residence

architect modern luxury energy efficient passive house in asheville nc

midcentury modern contemporary energy efficient home

info

Location: Charlotte, NC ● Year: 2024

status

Moved In ● Photography

details

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry + Pantry, Library, 2 Patios, 1.5 Car Carport, 2,157 sf

sustainability

HERS Index 17, Solar Panels, Carbon Capture Concrete, Recycled Wood Cladding, High Performance Windows, Ducts inside Conditioned Space, Airtight Enclosure, Spray Foam Insulation, Solar Gain Design, Light Shelf, Air-Tight Construction, Fresh Air Intake, Tree Conservancy

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the story

This home was designed to provide privacy in a semi-urban neighborhood while maximizing daylight and ensuring energy efficiency. The challenge was to balance openness with seclusion. Additionally, the best natural light—southern light—came from the direction of the street.

The solution involved creating walled exterior spaces combined with large glass expanses. A continuous flat roof with wide overhangs helped to provide shade and reduce solar gain. This design allowed the interior spaces to flow seamlessly into the outdoors, including a landscaped oasis in the rear, blurring the boundaries and enhancing a sense of spaciousness.

The result is a home that offers twice the space in half the square footage, with ample glass, abundant sunlight, privacy, and outstanding energy efficiency.