Project Description
Eco-minded modern timber frame – Pine Plains, NY
Blackened steel bottom chords and embedded metal connectors allow the custom finished Douglas fir trusses to define a high, open, and airy interior canvas by their repeating cadence along with the floor plan. The home was inspired by traditional barns, common to the region, but with a modern take in the décor and large glass insets that celebrate the surrounding landscape.
This weekender home sits on 120 acres of wooded terrain and boasts what its architect Ben Albury of Amalgam Studio describes as a “modern vernacular” style, reminiscent of the farmhouses and barns of New England, with a gabled roof, open layout, and strong connection to its site. Not only does the dwelling incorporate local-inspired materials, but it also keeps the wellbeing of the environment in mind.
The home is designed as a type of “passivhaus,” a German term referring to a rigorous set of standards that reduce the home’s ecological footprint. Examples of the home’s energy-efficiency include an airtight membrane, triple glazing, superinsulation, and heat provided by a multi-room, multi-pump system as well as fireplaces and wood stoves.
Timber Frame: New Energy Works
Architect: Amalgam Studio, LLC
Builder: Black Oak Builders