| In 2009, Sam Van Dam and his wife added to an
1850's farmhouse at Thetford Hill, Vermont, with the hope that
three grown children and many friends would visit. They decided
to restore the 1850's structure for visitors and add a very "green"
barn-like structure to live in year-round.
The barn includes a master bedroom, a library, an office with
10 ft. tall sliding doors for Sam, and a garage. The barn is
constructed with triple-glazed windows and double wall construction
achieving an insulating value of R42. A solar domestic hot water
system and meticulous detailing reduce energy costs to a minimum.
Windows are predominantly south-facing.
The exterior, approved by the local historic board in the Thetford
Hill National Register district, employs almost completely maintenance-free
materials: aluminum clad windows, pre-finished concrete clapboards,
and white unpainted composite trim. |
