Designed for gently sloping narrow lots or open country, the eaves and overhangs of this gabled shotgun are best sited for energy efficiency with the long axis oriented east/west. Plans can be adapted opposite hand and accommodate a full or partial basement, a variety of entrance designs and options for screened porches and outdoor decks/patios.
Moderately sloping sites are accommodated by this design in either gabled, butterfly or shed roof configuration. The butterfly scheme focuses roof runoff and is ideal for rainharvest installations. Butterfly clerestories can be fitted with motor operated windows creating, in conjunction with lower awning style windows an interior stack effect enhancing natural ventilation. Ideal for east or west sloping sites allowing best siting for energy efficiency with the long axis oriented east/west.
Combining elements of southern vernacular dog-trot and shotgun houses, this home should be situated on low slope or terraced south facing land and is suitable for shed or gable roofs. Provides for gracious, natural light infused, cross-ventilated, view oriented single-level living. Flexible in layout, easily extendable to 4 or 5 bedrooms or through staggered parallel wings. Ideal for larger view-oriented tracts.
Designed for gently sloping narrow lots or open country, the eaves and overhangs of this gabled shotgun are best sited for energy efficiency with the long axis oriented east/west. Plans can be adapted opposite hand and accommodate a full or partial basement, a variety of entrance designs and options for screened porches and outdoor decks/patios.
Robert M. Cain has created a new line of houses distilling the direct, practical and elegant structures found in a heritage of southern vernacular architecture into contemporary lifestyle solutions. The homes are designed to be beautiful, natural light infused, stylish, comfortable and energy efficient. Site flexibility is achieved through options in foundation arrangements and building details. Each client's site will receive careful analysis in consideration of orientation, views, energy, economy and program suitability.
Features include:
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Adaptability to varied terrains from flat to steeply sloped. Footprints are designed to work for widely varied property conditions from narrow urban infill lots to typical suburban lots to rural settings on expansive sites.
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Narrow footprints provide opportunity to maximize cross ventilation and establish proper solar orientation.
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Passive solar features including: extensive eaves, solar screens and awnings positioned for best thermal performance, operable interior solar shades, superior insulation, high performance glass and windows.
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Interchangeable roof profiles: gable, butterfly and shed
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Kits of parts for additions, floor plan variations, details, materials and finishes
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Widely varied palette of environmentally preferable materials and appliances
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Options available from one to five bedrooms plus bonus bedroom/office/studios
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Available for conventional construction. Adaptable for modular, panelized, sips or prefabricated post and beam construction