Courtyard House

Designed to take advantage of the site’s southwesterly solar exposure and views towards the water, the Courtyard House is situated to maximize daylight and frame a central garden space. Rainwater catchment and a geothermal heat pump minimize the building’s water needs and energy demands while passive solar strategies foster a comfortable year-round living space.

Location: Lopez Island, WA
Building Size: 1800 sf
Contractor + Design/Build Partner: Ascent Building Company
Structural Engineer: Isbell Engineering