Lake Owassa House by DEMO

A gut renovation will expand and transform a leaky summer house into a Net-Zero Home, future-proof and inexpensive to maintain.

Title:: Lake Owassa House
Architect:: DEMO
Category:: Residential/; Renovations and Extensions
Completed:: 2023
Building style:: Cabin
Photographers:: Chaunte Vaughn

The original structure of the house, built in 1970, was completely gutted. The garage and a 1990s extension were also demolished to make room for a double-story addition containing a large living room, the kitchen, and two guest bedrooms on the upper level. The entire envelope was rendered air-tight and insulated inside and outside to protect the interior from the cold north wind coming from the lake. All the electricity needed to run this Net-Zero Home comes from the Tesla Solar Roof tiles. Connected to a Tesla Powerwall battery, the power-generating roof will not only offset its cost over 10 years - thanks in part to the rising energy prices - but will also allow to charge the owner’s electric cars and provide an emergency backup in case of power loss.

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DEMO. DEMO | Demonstration through Practice Competence, clear communication and the ability to solve new problems are all critical elements of a successful process. Every project requires thousands of conversations, but ultimately, we are left with projects that speak for themselves. DEMO | Making Better Buildings Our different experiences and expertise offer an ideal balance of design and detailing. We care as much about what is behind a wall as to what that wall looks like on the surface. We strive for sustainability because we believe that what is good for the environment is good for each one of us. As Certified Passive House Designers, we aim to create healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings that improve the lives of their inhabitants and all those surrounding them. DEMO | Design for People Sometimes being too close to a problem can create a loss of perspective. For some architects, this often means forgetting about the very people that a building serves. We believe good design is the collection of decisions which have been carefully considered. Any design that does not put people first is never the right solution.