Forest Run

Forest Run

Forest Run

Out on a secluded lot in the County, Forest Run home is a peaceful retreat for retirement.  The lot entices you to pull up a chair and just listen to the birds, frogs, bugs and furry critters in the surrounding forest. Once inside, you feel a sense of coziness by the warm-toned finishes, but still have a great connection to the idyllic nature surrounding the home through the large and strategically placed windows.

Unfortunately, during excavation the foundation trench became a big muddy pond due to the clay-rich soil. This resulted in many days suited up in waders and rubber boots. During the foundation pour, we made the choice to use less fly ash in the concrete mix than we would normally because of the cold temperatures and soupy ground. For context, we try to use as much fly ash as we can to reduce the foundation’s embodied carbon. But sometimes compromises have to be made in order to create a more robust structure.

Overall, Forest Run was a fun project to do, with some twist and turns along the way. We are so honored to have built our second-time client another home!

 

Specs

  • Overview:

    • 1234sf SFR & 1152sf unconditioned garage/shop
    • 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom + bonus loft
    • Net Zero Energy
    • Aging-in-place design
    • Passive solar heating/cooling design
    • Insulation: R-29 walls & R-59 ceiling
    • Air Sealing: 0.46ACH
    • Certifications: DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certified, ENERGY STAR certified, EPA Indoor airPLUS certified, anticipated Built Green 5-star certified

    Mechanical:

    • Ventilation: Fantech Hero 250 with built in HEPA filter. Built-in humidity, temperature, and CO2
    • Heating/Cooling: Fujitsu 18RL mini-split
    • PV: 5.04kW solar array

    Selections:

    • Cedar siding & soffits
    • Lifetime warrantied asphalt roof
    • Fir trim & doors
    • GREENGUARD Gold certified oak flooring
    • Custom maple plywood cabinets
    • Quartzite countertops
    • LED lighting
    • WaterSense plumbing fixtures
    • ENERGY STAR appliances
    • Balanced range hood
    • No/Low-VOC finishes
    • Triple pane, Low-E coated, argon-filled vinyl windows
          Samish Solar

          Samish Solar

          Samish Solar

          Sitting on a stunning 5-acre lot nestled into the woods and surrounded by wildflowers and berries, Samish Solar Home is an oasis for a growing family of mountain bikers and nature enthusiasts.

          Along with this home’s solar array making it net-zero, it has an added level of resiliency with its 28,000-gallon rainwater cistern that supplies the house and its fire suppression system with water. The rainwater is filtered through a sediment filter, activated carbon filter, and UV filter to ensure it is fit for domestic use.

          Built using TC Legend’s tried-and-true methods, Samish Solar Home exemplifies what our construction strategies can produce. Just look at these stats!

          Specs

          • Overview:
            • 2345 sqft heated living space & 234 sqft unheated sunroom
            • 1600 sqft barn with 895 sqft loft
            • 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom
            • Net Zero Energy
            • 1st floor aging-in-place
            • Passive solar heating/cooling design
            • Insulation: R-29 walls & R-59 ceiling
            • Air Sealing: 0.27ACH
            • HERS Index: -20
            • Annual Energy Cost Savings: $2432
            • Certifications: DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certified, ENERGY STAR certified, EPA Indoor airPLUS certified, anticipated Built Green 5-star certified
            • Winner of Housing Innovations Award!
          • Mechanical:
            • Ventiliation: Fantech Hero 250 with built in HEPA filter. Built-in humidity, temperature, and CO2
            • Heating/Cooling: Chilltrix CX-34; hydronic radiant floor heating downstairs and a fan coil unit upstairs
            • PV: 10.8kW solar array with Enphase microinverters and battery ready
          • Selections:
            • Timber framed entry
            • Locally made cherry cabinets
            • Certified metal cool roof
            • Greenguard Gold Maple flooring
            • No/Low-VOC finishes
            • Fir doors and trim
            • Triple pane, Low-E coated, argon-filled vinyl windows