The Adirondack Atrium 2 was designed for our client who wanted to watch the sun rise over their lovely pond to the northeast. The wonderful breakfast sunroom off of the kitchen will also allow for some sunset views in mid summer. Like many of our other atrium plans, the house is designed to sit at a 45 degree angle to the sun with two sunny, south sides and the accompanying two south views. This house was reversed to place the front and garage doors on the southwest.

The Adirondack Atrium 2 was designed for our client who wanted to watch the sun rise over their lovely pond to the northeast. The wonderful breakfast sunroom off of the kitchen will also allow for some sunset views in mid summer. Like many of our other atrium plans, the house is designed to sit at a 45 degree angle to the sun with two sunny, south sides and the accompanying two south views. This house was reversed to place the front and garage doors on the southwest.

First Floor

The clerestory atrium brings sunshine down into the central staircase. The main living area has views to the southeast and southwest, and opens to the west front porch perfect for sunset viewing in winter. The kitchen is centrally located and features two breakfast bars and a sunny window box. The away room can be used for an office, TV viewing, or a second bedroom. The master bedroom is on the cooler, quieter, north side. The central hallway features glass block, mail nook, and space for boots and coats near the two family entries.

Second Floor

The spacious second floor is full of delightful spaces starting with the atrium and overlook of the great room. The variety of vaulted ceilings and nooks creates character. The walk in attic storage above the garage is convenient.

Basement

The basement has its own stairs from the garage making it perfect for the mechanical equipment and a workshop. Garage The extra large garage can accommodate three vehicles and it has extra storage space around the sides.

Construction Info

The first floor ceilings are 9' while part of the great room and upstairs are vaulted. The basement is 8' with suggested ICF construction. The first and second floors walls are 6" studs and the roof is designed to be stick-framed. The partial slab foundation adds thermal mass to the house which aids in comfort and reduces the chance of winter overheating. Passive solar performance is sacrificed with angled plans and because of the potential for overheating with errors in siting, you must carefully follow our custom energy recommendations for your climate. (See our book or web site regarding angled plans.)

Modification Ideas

Since changes may affect energy performance and structural integrity, they should be done with professional assistance.

- Make the garage smaller and step it down from the main roof for simpler construction
- Add a northeast shed dormer for another bedroom upstairs
- Replace the fireplace with a TV entertainment center
-Add stairs to the basement underneath the stairs up

Read more about the drawings available for various Sun Plans.

The color 2-D elevation shown as a "photo" can be customized through Consulting Services.