The Ross Street House in Madison designed by Richard Wittschiebe Hand Architect. The Ross Street House has captured the attention of green enthusiasts throughout the country for far exceeding the requirements to achieve the highest LEED rating of Platinum.
The Ross Street House in Madison, Wisconsin has been recognized as the first LEED for Homes-Platinum rated residence in the state. In January, the home was featured in the business section of the Wisconsin State Journal. The 2700 sf 3-level residence includes large south facing windows with sunscreens, permeable paving, tankless water heaters, solar panels, a variety of recycled and regional materials, an energy efficient furnace, and rainwater collection system for irrigation.
The concept of a box camera generated the form with the roof gently sloping from south to north. Sunlight that enters the home is controlled with fixed louvers attached outside the south facing windows. The louvers are designed to allow the sunlight to penetrate deep into the space. A dark color for the siding and roof were chosen so that the house would appear smaller than it actually is. In contrast, the interior materials are very light in nature. Locally harvested maple and light colored walls make the inside of the house appear larger than it is.
The main level is an open plan with service elements on the west side and living spaces on the east side. An open stair visually connects all three floors and is anchored by a three-story high wall. The upper level has a study opening onto the living room and a master bedroom suite. The lower level has additional bedrooms, a beer making room, storage, and a workroom. Via archdaily
