MARTaK Passive House is set in the Colorado Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 6800 feet. The small residence is the first certified international Passive House in Colorado and is built without foam products or other energy intensive materials. 

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Architects: Baosol

Location: Masonville, CO 80538, USA

Architect In Charge: Andrew Michler

Other Participants: Parr Custom Builders

Area: 130.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Andrew Michler

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MARTaK Passive House is set in the Colorado Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 6800 feet. The small residence is the first certified international Passive House in Colorado and is built without foam products or other energy intensive materials. 
© Andrew Michler

During my research for my book Hyperlocalization of Architecture I was deeply moved by contemporary small Japanese architecture. Rather than design program around use I chose to keep the floor plan as open as possible. The space can adapt to large gatherings or intimate stays. The upper story space is acoustically connected to the main level via a net bed. This also provides a light well to reduce what could be a cramped interior.

© Andrew Michler

Interior finish materiality is restricted to FSC plywood, cedar, tile, and plasterboard to ...