In a north facing slope on the beachy shores of long island, a 1970's home is renovated while adhering to strict sustainability standards. manhattan-based ryall porter sheridan architects actively incorporate environmentally responsible strategies into their homes. although 'orient house IV' was barred from passive house certification, at the time of its completion the renovation was purported to be the second most energy-efficient structure on long island.
The project was designed to meet stringent guidelines that include a compact building shape, an envelope optimized to prevent cold bridges and minimize winter shading and even measures for the lengths of pipes. while key elements of the low-energy building standard include include passive components like thermal windows,insulation and heat recovery, the water-facing dwelling is additionally clad in recycled, aged timber that conceals an exceptional double wall insulation system.thermal bridging is eliminated from interior to exterior, while triple glazed windows contain insulated frames to stabilize the interior temperatures. strategically placed glazing offsets the enegry demands of the home, while allowing daylight to pervade the space.