Internally, the open volumes are interlaced through the staircases. The open staircase lends a narrow glimpse to the large-scale roof mural that is on full display from the primary bedroom on the upper level. The main entry opens into a transom-lit gallery space with large-scale paintings visible from the adjacent kitchen, living and dining areas.

The house design and construction reflect a balance of sustainable and urban design strategies. With steep grades and a constrained corner lot, the site implements a water mitigation plan to control erosion and rainwater run-off. The flat roofs presented an opportunity for a large scale canvas – realized by Vermont artist Clarke Derbes. The roof structure enables the rainwater collection to be efficiently contained, captured, and tied to the underground collection system. A roof mounted 15kw solar array is visually hidden from the pedestrian. The roof and walls are insulated with R-7/inch closed-cell foam. Double stud wall construction allows for ease of future interior renovation. The mechanical cooling system is a series of highly efficient electric mini-split heat pumps distributing cool air individually to each space. The heating system is a high efficiency natural gas boiler. Make-up air is provided through a mechanical energy recovery ventilation system. All windows and doors are thermally broken aluminum clad frames with double pane insulated glass with argon gas and low-e coatings. The exterior siding is western hemlock, a sustainable and renewable material. Life safety parameters are met through a whole house sprinkler system.