BEFORE: The original structure was a small Depression-era cottag…
BEFORE: The original structure was a small Depression-era cottage.
A4 Architecture + Planning
AFTER: By adding a gable, dormers, and a small amount of height …
AFTER: By adding a gable, dormers, and a small amount of height to the existing footprint, the new building stands tall among its Victorian-era neighbors.
Derek Boudreau
The home’s efficient floor plan makes the best use of its 1,74…
The home’s efficient floor plan makes the best use of its 1,745 square feet. Its high-performance upgrades brought its HERS rating to 71
A4 Architecture + Planning
The house is located in a historic, high-density residential are…
The house is located in a historic, high-density residential area of Newport, R.I., within walking distance to stores, parks, schools, and restaurants.
Derek Boudreau
The maple flooring was locally harvested.
Derek Boudreau
The guest bedroom opens onto a small deck.
This LEED-Gold project expertly demonstrates that a renovation can be both historically appropriate and highly sustainable. High-density spray foam insulation, Energy Star appliances and windows, WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures, and a high-performance HVAC system are just some of the products A4 Architecture + Planning used to enhance the efficiency of this 80-year-old home.
Even more than its modern upgrades, the judges appreciated the way architect Ross S. Cann retained the home’s original character. “It really fits with the fabric of the neighborhood,” one said.
