Goatbarn Lane
Nestled among boulders and pines, Goatbarn Lane sits quietly in its Rocky Mountain landscape. The design reduces form to its essentials, using a compact footprint and a minimal palette to achieve maximum impact.
Location
Boulder, ColoradoSize
1800sfCompleted
2022Credits
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A simple plan and exposed structure create a calm, direct connection to the land. The steel-clad volume tucks beside a protective rock outcropping. Steel legs anchor into bedrock allowing the bedroom to hover above an untouched hillside.
A cantilevered platform reaches toward snow-capped peaks. These deliberate ties to the land create a sense of abundance within just 1,860 square feet.
Light, air, and views drive the design. Floor-to-ceiling casement windows provide passive cooling, while a radiant slab and wood stove deliver efficient heat.
A small rooftop photovoltaic array gathers the sun, quietly powering the net-zero-electric home. Within, high-efficiency appliances, LED lighting, and ample natural daylight work in concert so that energy is used sparingly.
