Lexington Parkway Passive House Plus

First Floor Plan

Our Clients’ wish list called for a 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout without basement and with a strong emphasis on aging-in-place. Level ground access became paramount; as did the inclusion of an elevator to ensure usability of both floors over time.

One of the key features on site is an uninterrupted view of the southwest—overlooking Como Golf Course and Park. The site is elevated over Lexington Parkway, enabling sweeping views out the south and west facing windows and the opportunity to reap solar heat gains at the same time. The living space is essentially surrounded by glass—making strong connections with the outdoors. Ornilux bird-safety glazing is used to ensure that the house plays nice with the natural habitat.

Covered entries and a covered south patio offer sheltered exterior spaces and ground-level access to and from the home and garage. The underside of the canopy roofs is clad in plywood, as is the ceiling of the dining area—bracketing indoor and outdoor spaces and offering material continuity from inside to outside.

The house layout is simple and intuitive with public spaces on the main level, and private spaces on the second floor. The front entry and hallways connect to a side entry and mudroom, which doubles as a project room for the Clients’ hobbies and passions. The kitchen is located in its own room with a large passthrough to both the main entry and living room. This enables access when desired, and separation when needed. A guest bath and bedroom, which also serves as an away-space or future caregiver accommodations, complete the first-floor layout.