Lakehouse Residence
LAKEHOUSE RESIDENCE
Max Strang Architecture
ARCHITECTS
Max Strang Architecture: Max Strang Architecture
MEP ENGINEER
Jose Martinez
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Robert Krieger
HVAC COORDINATOR
Joseph Strickler
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Alan Ulch Builders
HVAC COORDINATOR
Joseph Strickler
MANUFACTURERS
Fleetwood
SOLAR SYSTEM
Quick Beam Energy
YEAR
2010
LOCATION
Winter Haven, United States
CATEGORY
Houses
Text description provided by architect.
Registered with the USGBC, this modern home is anticipated to be Winter Haven’s first LEED-certified residence.
The interior living areas are conceived as wooden volumes nestled within an outer stucco “shell”.
The shell provides generous eight-foot overhangs, which shelter the walls of glass from the Florida sun.
A narrow courtyard amplifies the arrival experience and creates a privacy barrier for the private realm of the home.
The home incorporates important passive environmental design concepts that result in abundant day-lighting and cross-ventilation potential.
Glazing on the south elevation is extremely limited and a mature oak tree filters afternoon solar heat gain. Active environmental design features include a solar photovoltaic system, solar hot-water heaters, geothermal HVAC and LED lighting.
The one-story home, located on a Central Florida lake, contains four bedrooms and a kitchen, dining room, living room and office.
A pool and covered terrace are positioned along the lake-side of the home.
