AIBDmagazine The official publication of the American Institute of Building Design
In this issue: O.D.E.S.A. A Trend Change in Building Design AIBD Member Spotlight - Jenny Pippin Members’ Corner
Cover Image: Wealth Ocean (see page 62) Table of Contents Image: Low Country Craftsman (See page 46)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor’s Note 03 President’s Message 04 AIBD National Leadership Profile 06 Articles AIBD Design & Build Conference Series 12 A Trend Change in Building Design 14 O.D.E.S.A 18 AIBD Member Spotlight Pippin Design Homes 24 Members’ Corner Nautical Splendor 28 Entertainment Paradise 34 LAGO 38 Cliffside Lakeview 42 Low Country Craftsman 46 Camano Island Custom Home 50 Creekside Cottage 54 The New Old Farmhouse 58 Wealth Ocean 62
Editor’s Note
Welcome to the Spring 2022 issue!
discuss various code requirements on the energy front and it is very informative. Make sure you At least here in California, life seems to be getting check out the AIBD CAD Detail Library highlighted back to normalcy. With the mask mandate in the article. becoming part of our state history, we are looking forward to a new chapter of the Endemic, as We also reached to our chairman of the everyone calls it. membership committee to talk about the latest trend of building design. Check out the article by The building design market appears to be Dinesh D. Shah! improving as well. Many of my colleagues complain how difficult it is to expand their workforce. With As part of the AIBD magazine tradition, our the unemployment rate lowering back to pre- President, Bernie Kern is also providing a highlight pandemic level, there are plenty of jobs out there. on the success of the past AIBD conferences. We Maybe it is the perfect time to start fulfilling every have received tremendous positive feedbacks designer’s dream - start your own firm. since AIBD decided to make our conferences available both in person and virtually. I shared some tips on how to start your own firm back in the Spring 2020 issue. This issue, we invited Last but not the least, we are showcasing some another veteran AIBD member, Jenny Pippin, to of the amazing projects of our members under share her life journey as a building designer and a the Members’ Corner section. I personally find it successful firm owner. Jenny is a Fellow of the AIBD very enjoyable to see the latest trend of building and a true entrepreneur. I am sure our readers will design. find her article inspirational. Thank you for your support and enjoy! We are glad to have the chairperson of our AIBD High Performance Home Team, Michael Payne to www.AIBD.org/magazine talk about high performance homes. The article
Yu-Ngok Lo is the founding principal of YNL Architects, Inc. His work received numerous design awards and was published at various international media such as ArchDaily, Hinge Magazine, CONDE, Commercial Architecture Magazine and Hospitality-Interiors Magazine. Yu-Ngok is currently the Editor-In-Chief of AIBD magazine and the National External Vice President of AIBD.
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President’s Message
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ight years ago AIBD took a huge step forward with the birth of a new AIBD governance unanimously voted on by the then dissolved AIBD House of Delegates. Today, AIBD is on the verge of its next monumental step forward. Since the beginning of AIBD in 1950, AIBD has been a highly respected Institute providing experienced professional designers in the building industry that then evolved into creating a certified professional building designer (CPBD). In 2022 AIBD is on the footsteps of becoming American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited. This means AIBD will reach the highest level of standards for our certification program and professionalism in residential and building design. The goal of AIBD has always been to help designers reach credible status. To offer the right to design buildings and the right for home and building owners to choose whom they want to help them design and build. Becoming ANSI accredited is a giant step to continue the progress of AIBD’s vision and mission to represent how homes are designed in America and to build a better residential design profession, one designer at a time.
This past year the AIBD Board of Directors voted on the implementation of using sources like the “Great Game of Business” to elevate our AIBD Committee programs and offering AIBD member personal development in running and operating a successful design business firm. Many of our AIBD Committees have implemented this program or are in the process of using it to establish an organized responsible committee with goals and commitments that will carry our AIBD programs for years to come. These initial steps in the “Great Game of Business” will help set the next stage of coaching and mentoring AIBD residential business owners.
In my first year of AIBD President I wanted to create an open Board society transparent to all members. The creation of an evolved Monday Minute newsletter which has now become the hub of AIBD information, virtual conferences, virtual coffee chat roundtables and the institution of our virtual platform ‘Hopin has helped create this open society. Of course a lot of the virtual programs were forced upon us by adapting to conditions uncontrollable. Our Board and staff have met those challenges head on and successfully where other business and institutes have failed throughout Thanks to our leadership from the AIBD Board the country. Last summer we instituted back to of Directors and the leadership from AIBD’s in-person conferences combined with virtual certification program, the National Council of attendance and the birth of our hybrid events. Building Designer Certification (NCBDC). The Council has been working on ANSI accreditation As I near the completion of my 2nd year as for several years led by AIBD members Alan President I look forward to working with our Abrams, John Fought, the current NCBDC Executive Director Steven Mickley to continue president Kimberly Mockert and AIBD’s staff and mentoring programs, supporting NCBDC with Executive Director Steven Mickley. Because of ANSI accreditation, and building our Committee them, becoming ANSI accredited will elevate your programs that will have a foundation to build on professionalism in residential and building design. for years to come.
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Our many AIBD Committees include the Conference Committee chaired by AIBD Vice President Benjamin Tabolt, Chapter Coordinator chaired by Board Director Keith Zoni, Membership Committee chaired by Board Director Dinesh Shah, Finance Committee chaired by AIBD Treasurer Lisa Schafer, High Performance Homes Team chaired by Board Director Michael Payne, AIBD Magazine chaired by AIBD 2nd Vice President Yu-Ngok Lo, ARDA Committee chaired by Board Director Ted Hake, and the Codes and Standards Committee chaired by Board Director Michael Battaglia. To all of you thank you for your much appreciated work and efforts to make AIBD better for each member of the AIBD and towards our entire building industry. To all AIBD members please contact AIBD staff or a member of the AIBD Board if you wish to join the cause and help out within our Board of Directors and Committees.
And of course we can’t go without recognition to our AIBD staff (the A-Team) led by Executive Director Steven Mickley, our Communications Director Garrett Mickley, our Certification Director Rusty Hudnet, and Administration Director Raven Epps in whom none of the above accomplishments are even possible without their dedication, their personal care for each and every member of AIBD. We thank you all from the deepness of our hearts. And in much respect and honor to our College of Fellows Chancellor James Wright and to our past President Karen Kassik-Michelsohn whose mentorship and experience from both of you at our Board meetings are much inspired. With much sincere appreciation of you, my friends and colleagues, Bernie Kern AIBD President
Bernie Kern has been in the residential building industry for 35 years and has owned and operated BBKern DESIGNS, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, for 25 years. BBKern DESIGNS is winner of multiple ARDA submittals. Having become an AIBD member in 2002, Bernie is serving consecutive years as President of the AIBD and has served on the AIBD Board since 2014. Bernie was honored and humbled with the 2018 AIBD Designer of the Year. Bernie is also past President and Chair of the Central Colorado Chapter. Bernie helped launch AIBD’s first chapter, Central Colorado.
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AIBD National Leadership 2021 - 2022 OFFICERS
Bernie Kern President
Benjamin Tabolt External (1st) Vice President
has been in the residential building industry for 35 years and has owned and operated BBKern DESIGNS, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, for 25 years. BBKern DESIGNS is winner of multiple ARDA submittals. Having become an AIBD member in 2002, Bernie is serving consecutive years as President of the AIBD and has served on the AIBD Board since 2014. Bernie was honored and humbled with the 2018 AIBD Designer of the Year. Bernie is also past President and Chair of the Central Colorado Chapter. Bernie helped launch AIBD’s first chapter, Central Colorado.
is a graduate of Syracuse University. He has in-depth experience in both commercial and residential design. He has worked with numerous companies in a number of positions including Project Architect, Project Manager, Construction Manager, BIM Manager and President. Ben has successfully customized Revit Software for multiple companies and has completed many design projects using BIM technology. His passion is to support individuals and companies in using the latest technologies available to create the best possible project solutions. Ben has served AIBD in the past as chapter chair of the central Colorado chapter, chair of the BIM-R committee, and on the board of directors. Benjamin is the Director of Plan Services for MiTek.
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Yu-Ngok Lo Internal (2nd) Vice President
Lisa Schaffer Secretary
is the founding principal of YNL Architects, Inc. His work received numerous design awards and was published at various media such as ArchDaily, Hinge Magazine, CONDE, CommArch Magazine, and Hospitality-Interiors Magazine. YuNgok is a recipient of the BD+C 40 Under 40, ENR California 20 Under 40, AIBD Designer of the Year, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
is currently the Director of Human Resources, Fin Pan, Inc./ TClear Corp. Her extensive education includes a BS in Art from Miami University – Art & Education double major, Minor in Geology and German, and an MA in Administration from Xavier University. She holds an Ohio Bookkeeping Certificate, as well as two building Material Patents and six building product developments. Lisa has eleven years experience in Education as an Art and Music Teacher and as a principal, as well as thirty one years in manufacturing, holding positions in Production, Quality Control, Product Development, Marketing, Administration and HR.
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AIBD National Leadership 2021 - 2022 DIRECTORS
Michael J. Battaglia Director
Felicia Foster Director
Ted Hake Director
is a graduate of ITT Tech of Dayton with an Associate’s degree in Architectural Engineering. Michael spent many years of working in architectural firms and as a staff designer for various home builders. In 1990 Michael opened Michael J. Battaglia Residential Design providing home design service to private clients and builders. While Michael has mainly designed homes and projects for clients in Ohio, his work can be found in additional states including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia.
celebrates 30 years in the design and construction industry this year. After many years working with an Architect, Felicia left to work for a builder to get experience on both sides of the fence. In 2003 she started her business on a referral only basis. Her company is continuing to grow in areas that compliment design- from development to building. Felicia’s company is also growing across state lines and into many other parts of the country.
is the owner of Hake Custom Design LLC in the Canton, Ohio Area with more than 20 years in business. His work received numerous awards over the years and he is currently serving as a national Director of AIBD and on the local BIA board of directors. Ted is a professional AIBD member and a Certified Professional Building Designer, as well as Certified Green Professional of the NAHB.
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Michael Payne Director
Dinesh D. Shah Director
Keith Zoni Director
From early childhood, Michael was interested in building. First with “Lincoln Logs” then moved up to forts and rafts. In high school he found the drafting class fascinating and determined to become a structural engineer. Those plans were laid aside when a calling to the Gospel ministry caused redirection. During the 30 years he spent in the ministry, he was involved in several building projects, both on the annual church convention sites and alongside his friends as they worked on their own additions. In 2006, Michael attended Arapahoe Community College to receive an Architecture Technology degrees, and has several CAD and Drafting certificates. He has worked in the industry since, obtaining his LEED-AP from Green Business Certification and has maintained these credentials.
has been engaged in planning, designing, and building of commercial and residential projects for over 45 years in Houston, Texas. In addition to an MBA degree, he is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil/ Structural, also Approved as PE to Practice Architecture Design and Windstorm Design/Inspection. He holds other licenses and provides services as a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS/ADA), Senior Property Tax Consultant, Technical Inspection, ComCheck Calculations, Building Code Compliance, and Real Estate related, under the name of his firm Commercial Property Tax and Technical Services, LLC (CPTTS, LLC).
is located in Historic Downtown Salida, Colorado, and specializes in architectural design for residential and commercial projects. He also offers builder’s series designs, construction administration along with consulting and planning services.
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AIBD National Leadership 2019 - 2020 DIRECTORS, EX OFFICIO AND STAFF
Kimberly Mockert NCBDC President
Jim Wright College of Fellows Chancellor
Karen Kassik-Michelsohn Immediate Past President
is the President and principal designer at KM Designs, Inc in Spring Branch, Texas. Kimberly specializes in custom home designs and custom remodels. She Started in the residential design industry in 1996 and started KM Designs, Inc in 2003. Kimberly attended the University of Wisconsin, studying Mechanical Engineering before moving to and making her home in Texas.
is principle and lead designer at Residential Designed Solutions, Inc. and The Plan Drawer, Inc. A Certified Professional Building Designer, he has served in many offices and committees with AIBD including as National President. Jim has also spoken at AIBD conferences and written for the AIBD blog.
is a Certified Residential Designer and a Fellow of AIBD. She has been designing custom homes and remodeling existing homes for over 25 years. Karen is a partner in a Design / Build firm in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been a liaison to the National Association of Home Builders for AIBD for over 10 years. Karen was AIBD’s 2014 Designer of the Year and currently is the Immediate Past President of AIBD.
Kimberly has served the NCBDC council since 2017 as an examiner, Secretary, Vice President and is the current sitting President.
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Steve Mickley Excutive Director
Garrett Mickley Communications Director
is the Executive Director of AIBD and a Certified Professional Building Designer. Prior to his current position, Steve most recently was the Managing Director of SGA Architecture in Palm Beach, FL, and spent 10 years as owner of a residential design firm. Steve holds numerous awards, such as AIBD’s President’s Award and AIBD Designer of the Year, and is a member of the AIBD College of Fellows. Steve’s many interests include competitive BBQ, racing in triathlons, and skydiving where he broke a world record by successfully completing 52 skydives from an airplane within 11 hours and 15 minutes, each time packing his own parachute.
is the Communications Director for AIBD. Garrett handles, among other things, the oversight of all AIBD digital media and electronic communications, AIBD’s social media platforms and the AIBD websites.
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AIBD Design and Build Co INTRODUCING THE HYBRID EVENTS By Bernie Kern
In 2017 AIBD kick started four conferences per year
beginning with Atlanta as the Summer Design and Build Conference. Now nearly six years later we have held to our commitment successfully navigating each conference. In 2020 we had to cancel the in person summer Design and Build Conference scheduled in Colorado Springs due to rising COVID cases throughout the world. We had 30 days to turn an in person event into a virtual event. Our Executive Director, Steven Mickley was hard at work working late nights to create a solution and found a brilliant virtual platform, ‘Hopin that creates on line events. Our 2020 Summer Conference was a huge hit that included our first ever virtual ARDA. That event can be found on You Tube at here. The AIBD staff and Conference Committee pulled off what some may think a miracle with a successful virtual Design and Build Conference.
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Today, AIBD continues to present four conferences per year, with two conferences being a hybrid event. The other two remain virtual conferences only. Hybrid is a combination of both an in person event which can also be streamed live on our ‘Hopin platform. When the 2020 Design and Build Conference was canceled in person, the Conference Committee agreed to keep Colorado Springs on the schedule for 2021. The Committee and the AIBD staff made it happen, plus streamed live. The event was a huge success that included the Compass Club event at the Pikes Peak Ghost Museum, a recorded and live Architectural Tour at the famous Old Historic North End Neighborhood in Colorado Springs hosted by AIBD College of Fellow Larry Gilland. The event also included two full days of education classes and a final climax at the American Residential Design Award Banquet Gala. All streamed while in-person. You can
onferences only imagine the AIBD staff and the work put into this huge successful Design and Build Conference. On the night of our Gala, our Communications Director Garrett Mickley said, “I will feel much better when this night is over”. His anxiety of wanting the Gala to be smooth for the entire evening both in-person while managing all of the streaming can be understood. Well Garrett. It was awesome!
Be sure to watch for registration for our virtual conference May 18th and 20th. As of writing this article final documents are being prepared for a potential Summer Design and Build Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Be sure to watch your AIBD Monday Minute news.
Each conference and streaming becomes easier as the Conference Committee and Staff learn at each event, at the same time always looking for improvement to make you conference experience, the best ever. The Conference Committee just finished a Winter Hybrid event in Houston, Texas. Returning home our Conference Committee Chair, Benjamin Tabolt summed it all up; we are getting good at this. Each event is getting better.
Bernie Kern has been in the residential building industry for 35 years and has owned and operated BBKern DESIGNS, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, for 25 years. BBKern DESIGNS is winner of multiple ARDA submittals. Having become an AIBD member in 2002, Bernie is serving consecutive years as President of the AIBD and has served on the AIBD Board since 2014. Bernie was honored and humbled with the 2018 AIBD Designer of the Year. Bernie is also past President and Chair of the Central Colorado Chapter. Bernie helped launch AIBD’s first chapter, Central Colorado.
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A Trend Change in Buildin The Future of Building Design By Dinesh D. Shah
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have all witnessed changes in trends for various things such as apparel, fashion, food, music, and culture. Likewise, there has also been a change in building design trend in the last several years. In general, these trend changes occur due to the “5M” factors, such as Material (shortage), Manpower (labor shortage), Market (supply and demand), Money (financing and interest rates), and Mis-Manageable causes (hurricane, earthquake or COVID Pandemic). These challenges and changes are fascinating innovative product technology, which has allowed the development of new styles in building design. The design change occurs due to the change in people’s lives with their requirements, comforts, convenience, cost of maintenance and utilities, healthy living, and lately, the functional concept of the “working from home office” (WHO) mainly due to the covid pandemic. Let us take a closer look at the change in today’s building design trends… The concept of WHO is the latest general design trend that developed in 2020 and has picked up steam and remained strong in 2022. This new hybrid lifestyle means that various interior and exterior spaces are being adapted to accommodate different needs and activities. For example, a guest bedroom or living room with a built-in library can be used as an office. (Refer Conceptual Photo – Working from Home Office)
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Working from home office - New trend in building design after Covid Pandemic
ng Design When designing the WHO, the focus is to be for the day-today needs of the space. The functionality, practicality, and aesthetics are also equally important. In addition, to build a better home, the design and details include key elements of a residential structure such as roofs, walls, foundation, moisture and hurricane resistance, energy efficiency, and the interior and exterior elements of a home. “Thirty to forty years ago, the wood siding, metal panels, and bricks were extensively used for the exterior of the home. Today, it is done aesthetically with a mix of precast stone, stucco, bricks, and cement blocks,” says Anthony Vu, a new AIBD Member, and Owner of AMC Design in Houston, Texas.
The Performance Path to Energy Code Compliance Photo Credit APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Due to the continuous rise in utilities cost, energy efficient buildings with the latest technological equipment controlled by mobile applications have become a very important design trend nowadays. Designers optimize it with a whole-house system approach and use of Optimum Value Engineering which is also called Advance Framing Technique. In addition, the homeowners consider various Energy-Efficient elements such as – exterior cool roofs, insulation with highly reflective materials in the attic, airtight windows, doors, skylights, high quality roofing material, trees and shrubs around the house, window shades, advanced system of solar panels, HVAC system with a programable thermostat and high efficiency air filters, ceiling fans, water heaters, kitchen appliances, energy efficient LED lighting with an on/off programable application, and many others. (Refer conceptual photo – The Performance Path to Energy Code Compliance).
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New Design Trend for the house with swimming pool, small backyard, exterior aesthetic style with stucco & wood, and landscaping view from inside through glass windows
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Another current popular design trend is emphasizing the spaces with the touch of high-end wallpapers, arches and curves in the wall, doorways and ceiling, accent walls with bold paint, LED lighting, and classic look black hardware. The homeowners like the exterior to meet interior by installing the exterior material like wood, quartz, brick, and stone for the fireplace, family room, and office space walls. They also like to connect with nature by creating a garden room, floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize sunlight, fresh air, and adding plants to create a home office sanctuary. “The light wood and wide-plank laminate flooring is becoming more popular for both commercial and residential spaces, due to water-resistance, stainresistance, embossed/distressed textures, and highvariation options,” stated by Azar Shaheen, a new AIBD Associate Member and a longtime businessman in flooring.
percent to 70 percent. Outdoor backyard entertainment and dining has become a trend of luxury. Elements like cooking grill, furniture with colorful cushions, fire pit, television, cool lighting, landscaping, and a waterfall feature continue to be the trend. The glass sunroom addition is also an alternative due to climate conditions. (Refer conceptual photo – Pool & Backyard) Luis Diaz, a New AIBD Member and Owner of Diaz Design and Build, LLC, Houston, Texas, appropriately summarized the trend in design change with a brief and precise statement, “Many years ago, the homeowners wanted the simple look square design house with smaller rooms, and large bare backyards with no fence, which has now changed to modern look home with open concept inside and a smaller backyard outside with artificial grass, colorful landscaping, and modern fence for privacy.”
There is a growing demand in bathrooms with individual’s personal touch and passion, from the typical old-style bathroom to a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, multi jets jacuzzi, new design fixtures, and large his and her closets. The recent pandemic has encouraged many families to perform and enjoy the art of cooking. So, the kitchen has become a desirable element. The trend of countertops and cabinets have changed from laminated material to granite counter tops and wooden cabinets painted in a warm, or natural look finish. It has transformed the new design mainly with an island on the side wall and another island in the center with an extended countertop, which allows for a multi-purpose use, such as dining, schooling, and performing office work from home.
Dinesh D. Shah
Due to the increase in vacationing costs, the outdoor backyard space is now used as a ‘Staycation’. In the AIA’s 2021 survey, the outdoor spaces have increased from 61
has been engaged in planning, designing, and building of commercial and residential projects for over 45 years in Sugar Land, Texas.
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O.D.E.S.A. High Performance Homes By Michael Payne
O.D.E.S.A. an acronym for high performance. Not to be confused with Odessa Ukraine, or Odessa, TX, this is an easy to remember acronym that establishes the sensible order for considering the process for designing an energy efficient home. The O. stands for Orientation, primarily to the compass points for taking advantage of natural solar heat gains. The D. Stands for Design, where should the windows be? Where should deep overhangs be? The E. stands for the Envelope of the building, insulation requirements, as well as the window types. S. stands for Systems, HVAC, electrical, etc, and the A. stands for Alternant energy additions, like solar, wind and geothermal. We will cover each of these in more detail. This article is just a start, please continue the journey! We office out of Lakewood Colorado and provide plans for municipalities all along the Front Range, particularly the Denver metropolitan area. As a home rule state, Colorado allows each municipality the independence to provide code alternations and modifications. This keeps us busy tracking the various ICC code publications. Some are using the 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018. Recently we attended classes put on by the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council (CCICC). The documents they taught from were the 2021 publications. Several of the local jurisdictions have or will soon adopt (with their own amendments) these codes. There are significant changes to the IECC requirements which we will briefly address later.
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Most of our work is with existing housing stock, so we are seldom able to address the two most critical of the O.D.E.S.A.’s acronym’s influence, Orientation and Design. Daily historical weather patterns in Colorado often have sunny mornings and cloud covered afternoons. Being in the northern hemisphere, the best orientation is to have the longest wall face directly south or 15° east of south. This allows the winter sun, at its lower angle to heat the southern wall and if windows are properly placed, heat the interior space as well. You will need to know your local weather patterns to see how to best orient your projects. Terrain, trees, driveway access all provide limitations to the best orientation. We have learned that if we can have a south facing driveway and entry, we have much fewer issues with snow, as the sun does a wonderful job of helping with snow removal. Something to keep in mind when purchasing or building a home. The second item in the acronym is Design. Again, since most of our work is with existing stock, and in developed areas, there is little that we can do to influence the design, unless the project is a scrape, or we are adding a “pop top” the Colorado vernacular for adding a second story. Consider large windows facing the south, and smaller windows on the north side, limit the number of windows on the east and west to block out the early and late afternoon sun, which while it is milder than mid-day sun, can add quite a few BTU’s. Light shelves can get reflected light deeper into the building without the heat gain, Trombe walls and heavy dense materials act as a heat sink, and distribute heat in the
cooler part of the day. Material color choice also can affect heat retention or reflection and should be chosen for the desired effect for your climate. As alluded to above, rectangular houses can take advantage of the sun better than square houses. The third consideration would be the Envelope. And it is here where we begin gaining the influence of the Code, particularly the IECC. How much insulation should be in the walls, ceiling, floor, under the slab, and does it make sense to increase the R-factor with thicker walls or higher density insulation? Should the windows be upgraded from code compliant to something with a lower U-value? We will not discuss the economic trade off, of spending more now for lower utility bills in the future, but one definite benefit of a better built home is occupant comfort. With the windows and doors available now, it is no longer necessary to move away from a window when the wind is howling. Recent code releases have begun to address sealing the envelope along with the increased insulation requirements. This was one of the focal points of the CCICC classes we attended. We will be providing some of the details for sealing in the AIBD member only detail catalogue CAD Design Details » American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Among the details that are provided you will find wall sections, as well as Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) to assist you in designing an energy efficient envelope.
Example Project using the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Projects that are in Climate zone 5 and under 2018 IECC are required to have the IECC Table R402.1.4 on the drawings (See Figure 1). This can be on the front/cover page or could be on an IECC page in the drawing set. We put it on the cover sheet as it is a check off for review. Our jurisdictions require us to include a Building Envelope Drawing, this is a sample of what one looks like. Note we have pulled it from the reference in Figure 2. Figure 3 is the IECC Table R402.4.1.1 it describes the sealing criteria and installation details Also, in the drawing set or on an IECC page we need to have a Building Envelope Drawing with plan view of the thermal envelope, see Figure 4. The 4th consideration from the acronym above is Systems. My earlier interpretation of this limited it to heating and cooling systems. As these are the greatest consumers of energy within our residential structures. A high efficiency heating system whether it’s a boiler or forced air unit is important. The system also needs to be balanced, with enough airflow to the various portions of the house to
Figure 1: IECC Table R402.1.4
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provide for comfort. Domestic hot water use it’s also an item of concern. Recirculation pumps and pipe insulation should be considered. In the 2021 IECC, it is suggested that all areas that need hot water be placed in close proximity. Another system worth consideration are energy recovery ventilation, and heat recovery ventilators. The last system I will mention, is looking at the electrical wiring switching and lighting as a system. For several code releases
Figure 2: Building Envelope Drawing
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lighting control has been considered for the commercial market. But in recently issued 2021 version, lighting controls are recommended. These can be occupancy sensors dimmer switches or timer switches. Alternate forms of energy is the last item we will discuss. Because of the visibility of the alternate systems, and the ability of alternate systems to make people feel good about
Figure 3: IECC Table R402.4.1.1
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what they’re doing to help the environment, this is often one of the first things that people will do to upgrade their home to a more energy efficient home. Liquid based solar heating systems have been the most efficient of the systems. But they don’t have a long-life span, and I think we’ve all seen abandoned hydronic systems which are an eyesore. Photo-voltaic panels are what you see most of the time. But wind energy and ground source energy heat pumps are also sources of alternate energy. The most important to think about is: Can we use the heat of the sun to help us with energy consumption?” The next most important thing to consider is how to design the building to take advantage of the weather conditions sun orientation and client needs, not necessarily in that order. We have a great deal of control over the envelope of a structure. Insulating the envelope, sealing it, choosing proper materials and proper colors as well as choosing efficient windows help us achieve reduced energy use. Systems also need to be designed for the most efficient use of energy, and finally once we have reduce the energy demands of a structure then it is time to consider alternate energy sources. So keep in mind O.D.E.S.A. when designing for energy efficiency. Happy Designing!
Michael Payne is a partner at Empire Design & Drafting, LCC. He is also an AIBD Board of Directors and the Chairman of the AIBD High Performance Home Team
Figure 4: Building Envelope Drawing with plan view of the thermal envelope
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Pippin Home Designs AN INSPIRED LIFE STORY OF AN ENTREPRENEUR By Jenny Pippin
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on a tobacco farm in North Carolina, Jenny Pippin embraced the foundations of hard work, entrepreneurship, and an appreciation for Mother Nature. Growing up she always knew she would one day lead her own company. And later she knew it would be through the lens of creativity and seeing opportunity amidst difficult situations. Her journey began when she entered an architectural technology program in her 20’s which fulfilled her passions for homes, art, and nature. Upon graduation, the School of Hard Knocks took over where her degree left off. At the age of 26, Jenny was in a nearly fatal car accident that rendered her temporarily disabled in a full body cast for four months. She quickly learned that her home did not accommodate someone with physical challenges and saw the importance of designing functional homes. The same home that created such a mobility challenge for Jenny was also a passive solar home. Jenny initially was elated about experiencing a home that harnessed the energy of the sun. Unfortunately, the solar thermal mass had been inadequately designed and resulted in an uncomfortable home that was overheated in the summertime. Again, she took this lesson to heart and saw the tremendous opportunity for homes to work in tandem with their surrounding environment. This inspired her to go back to school at the North Carolina Solar Center at NCSU with a focus on energy efficiency and solar design, eventually obtaining a Green Building Diploma and a Renewable Energy Technology Diploma. After working three years in the home design industry, Jenny was ready to follow in her elders’ footsteps of becoming an entrepreneur. She founded Pippin Home Designs in 1986 and moved into a rental on Lake Norman, NC. This home gave her the firsthand experience of the
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way a fabulous view can make you feel in your home. However, this house neglected to take full advantage of the views available. She could see clearly the opportunities missed and knew immediately how she would have designed the home differently to maximize the views. It was around this time Jenny was invited by a builder to design a home to be entered in the “Street of Dreams” Homes Tour on Lake Norman. It was her first opportunity to enter a design into a competition. Her design won both Best of Show and Best of Architectural Design and launched her reputation as an award-winning designer. As a budding entrepreneur with newfound recognition, Jenny knew Pippin Home Designs was going to need support and a community of peers. A tiny ad for AIBD jumped off the page of a seemingly insignificant publication. Jenny’s intuition told her this was the peer group she needed to grow her business. She became a Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) and learned the depth of resources AIBD had to offer. She grew her tribe by collaborating in the creation of the AIBD North Carolina Society, making these resources
more readily available to her and other designers in her area. Her involvement with the organization grew to the national level and she became a National AIBD Board Director, a Chairperson of the High-Performance Homes Team, and eventually was named a Fellow of AIBD. At the time she was awarded this distinction, she was one of only three women to be given the title of Fellow. Jenny also attributes her firm’s success to her partnership with husband, Wes Stearns. Wes brought valuable assets to the Pippin Home Design team with his skills in CADD, 3-D CADD, and his astute input as a professional photographer and artist. With their combined love for nature, they designed and built a Certified Green home and offered educational tours to the community. Together this dynamic duo has grown Pippin Home Designs into a firm rooted in health, sustainability, love, and inspiration. Inspired by their own lives, Pippin Home Designs’ tagline, “You-Inspired for Joyful Living,” conveys their central focus of each design as a unique, one-of-akind creation inspired by the passions and lifestyle of each individual client.
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They take their passion for inspiring joyful living one step further through their “You-Inspired Discovery Process,” that entails an intimate deep dive into the valuable elements of each of their clients’ lives. During an indepth conversation, Jenny studies her clients and gets to know what’s most important to them in reference to finance, desires, ease, comfort, health, love, happiness, and fun. This method has resulted in homes that are as extraordinary as their homeowners. Where others see walls, Jenny has always seen windows, and this has contributed to her reputation for designing Award-Winning Luxury Homes with a View. The various homes she lived in taught her valuable lessons that inspired her to dive deeper into areas of the industry she felt were overlooked and underutilized. This has differentiated her skills as a Residential Designer with specialties that bring tremendous value to her clients. Each of her designs today are intentionally drawn to make the lives of each homeowner easier by utilizing the techniques of accessible and universal design in combination with sustainable, high-performance, and green design that is further enhanced by an intimate knowledge of her clients’ unique desires.
Today she offers her clients options that facilitate a cohesive existence between habitat and home. Integrating her belief that “it’s all about the views” inside and out, she has become known as the designer able to maximize every angle for optimal viewing enjoyment. Over the past 35 years, Jenny has received more than 50 design awards from local, regional, and national competitions. Visit Pippin Home Designs at: Click Here
Jenny Pippin is a Certified Professional Building Designer and a Fellow of AIBD. She is also a Past-chairperson of AIBD’s High Performance Home Team
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Nautical Splendor A HIGH-PERFORMANCE LUXURY LAKE HOME By Pippin Home Designs
“The energy consumption of this earth-friendly home is so low that the solar panels generate enough electricity to fully power the home of 6,300 sq. ft. of conditioned living space.”
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The homeowners of this luxury lake home were true
nature lovers and wanted to capture the full essence of lakeside living. They envisioned a high-performance home that generated its own electricity with solar panels, in homage to the abundant natural resources all around them. They wanted their home to take full advantage of the gorgeous views offered by the lake from every possible room while maximizing the building envelope. A nautical theme was selected to play on the home’s proximity to the water. Floorplan desires were for a home that consciously kept busy spaces away from relaxing spaces, with the utilization of separate wings and floors intended for different activities.
Separate garages, each with its own drop zone, and a master bathroom with distinct his and hers spaces were desired to provide additional privacy. Views were specifically requested upon entry of the master suite, as well as from the bedroom area and sitting area. A prized antique church pew was desired as a central focal point and the first floor had to accommodate a hidden storm shelter and ample storage. We achieved their goals with the following design solutions: •
A high-performance home was achieved using foam insulation throughout, a sealed attic and crawl space, Energy Star windows, doors, and appliances, and 68 rooftop solar panels. The energy consumption of
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this earth-friendly home is so low that the solar panels generate enough electricity to fully power the home, as well as created a surplus of energy that is returned to the grid, typically rewarding the homeowners with no monthly power bill for nearly 6,300 sq.ft. of conditioned living space. •
The nautical theme was achieved with the play on waves and portholes throughout. Many round windows were strategically used to frame lake views and create a nautical feel. Drop zone entry doors were custom designed with porthole windows, and a large round window in the foyer provides a clear view upon entry through the home out over the patio and beyond to the lake. Curves and arches on the exterior were used to mimic waves with an arched top above the double front doors, arches between the columns on the street side of the garages, and a graceful, curved roofline on the front porch.
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The building envelope was maximized using a wide footprint which provided space for a motor court at the front entry flanked by the two separate garages with accompanying drop zone entries. His drop zone includes a long row of cubbies leading to the master suite entry, and her drop zone includes hidden storage beneath the stairs to the second floor and leads to the kitchen. An additional walkin storage closet for holiday decorating items is located near this second drop zone.
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The wide footprint also allowed for many of the interior rooms to have access to lake views. Deep covered porches were used to create shaded outdoor living spaces that maintain their southwest facing views even in the late summer afternoons. The first floor covered porch contains a summer kitchen grilling area that extends out to the open patio with swimming pool, hot tub, and fire pit. The second floor covered porch has a fireplace and expands out to an open patio beyond.
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Lake views are seen through a window in the entry vestibule of the master suite wing. The sitting area is encased with windows providing abundant lake views of 180 degrees. The sitting area is separated
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from the bedroom area by a single standing stone wall that provides some privacy yet maintains lake views with a see-through fireplace. The bedroom area leads directly out to the first floor outdoor covered porch. •
A large round tub is the focal point in the master bathroom with a hidden walk-though shower behind it. These elements were used to separate the his and hers sides of the bath, giving them each their own sink, private toilet rooms, and walk-in-closets.
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The desired separation of living spaces was achieved by designing the common areas of the main living and entertaining spaces away from the master suite wing for maximum privacy. The two halves of the home were separated by the library and entry foyer that housed the coveted church pew, allowing the couple to enjoy seeing their prized possession every day as they travel throughout their home.
The floor plan of the second floor was designed almost exclusively above the foyer, formal dining room, and her office. The second floor outdoor living space was designed above the first floor lake side covered porch and breakfast room. This strategic design prevented noise from traveling between floors into the great room and mater bedroom while also providing balance to the exterior features with stacked covered porches on the lake side. The second floor bedrooms each have a view as well as access to outside living space. The second floor also has a second laundry room and a lounge with a coffee bar for guests to relax in their own space. Additional fun components of this luxury lake house include an electronic pocketing sliding glass door with a sensor that allows the homeowner’s dog to let himself in and out while they’re away, using an electronic sensor in his collar. A storage room behind the bed wall of the master bedroom doubles as a storm shelter with concrete walls around it. This dual-purpose closet also houses a secret passageway with a locking hidden metal door through to the covered porch storage closet, providing a safety egress if needed. Photos by: Wes Stearns Website: www.pippinhomedesigns.com
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Entertainment Paradise MAKING ENTERTAINING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY EASY By Pippin Home Designs
Designed for a couple ready to move on from
an oversized 3-level empty nest, this home, aptly named Entertainment Paradise, was the result of the clients’ desire to minimize unused space and wasted energy while maximizing joy with areas that enhanced their desired lifestyle. During our You-Inspired Discovery Process, we learned that the couple was most inspired by the possibility of an Entertainment Paradise that all their loved ones would enjoy visiting. They also felt inspired by the lake views and the potential of a Net Zero home. We achieved their goals with the following design solutions: The kitchen was designed as the heart of the home, open to the dining and living spaces that connect to the large bar area, home theater, and game room. A large horseshoe shaped bar connects the indoor entertaining spaces with the outdoor entertaining spaces. Seating on the indoor section of the bar provides views of the lake, while seating on the outdoor section of the bar have views inside to the game room and home theater. Not a bad seat in the house! A massive, covered porch spans nearly the entire width of the lakeside elevation to create the ample outdoor living space desired while providing shade from the late afternoon sun. Expansive folding glass doors and windows open wide to blur the lines between indoors and outdoors. Retractable screens and ceiling heaters expand the available use of outdoor living spaces throughout all seasons.
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A small combination swim spa and hot tub are located just beyond the covered porch. A large window in the great room features this gorgeous pool and lake view upon entering the front door of the home. The Net Zero home was achieved by utilizing energyefficient HVAC equipment appropriately designed for the home’s specific load capacity and air flow needs. Daytime passive solar gain was intentionally designed to harness the energy of the sun along with the use of solar panels on the roof. The energy generating efforts were supported by the energy conservation techniques of a tight seal of the building envelope and the use of Energy Star windows and appliances. The transition from an oversized energy-hog of a home into a high-performance personal paradise was exactly what these empty nesters imagined. Designed specifically for their current lifestyle, Entertainment Paradise provided these homeowners with a comfortable, functional, and fun living experience that could be joyfully shared with others. Photos by: Wes Stearns Website: www.pippinhomedesigns.com
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LAGO A PEACEFUL HOME By AIS Designs Co.
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and stone is a favorite look for many people. With the smoother look of the stucco and the erratic look of the stone, they ow together very well. The amount of windows brings in the natural sunlight for a peacefully tranquility look to begin your blissful escape that you can now call home.
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Photos by: Partners in Building Website: https://aisdesignsco.com/
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Cliffside Lakeview A TIMELESS, EARTHY, AND BOLD HOME By Hobbs’ Ink, LCC
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couple this home was designed for desired something timeless without being traditional, earthy and bold, but with spaces that were cozy while still being large enough to host gatherings and family. The lot itself was challenging in that it had a steep slope to the lake, as well as trees to preserve. By angling the main living area of the home, we were able to capture an amazing view of the water while still working with the slope of the land. With the pool 11’ and Guest House 13’ below the main oor, the illusion of a lower level was created with an arcade at pool level so those spaces wouldn’t feel “orphaned.” A spacious and open foyer leads to an open two-story great room, which ows into a dedicated dining room then kitchen, all with access to the outdoor kitchen, dining and living. With the wine room just a few steps away (also with outdoor access) it is a layout ideal for hosting. On the other side of the house is the master suite, complete with a spacious bath, his and hers closets, and a sitting area/oce for her, also situated to take advantage of the view. Up the stairs is an oce loft for him, arranged to look out over the great room and beyond, again capturing the view. The Guest House is separate, also housing her studio and a kitchenette. This way, guests can have a space to themselves; or, alternately, she can shut the world away and concentrate on creating. Additional thoughtful touches through the home brought the owners’ vision of a modern yet cozy home to life: a lit art installation piece at the foyer, the use of contemporary metal columns and railings with the warmth of wood, timber trusses, a display over the island for her glass art, a geode sink at the powder room and a tub carved from a giant boulder at the master. Photos by: JPM Real Estate Photography Website: www.hobbsink.com
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Low Country Craftsman A CASUAL CRAFTSMAN RESIDENCE By Shaw Design Associates
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The casual character of the residence is clearly established
on the exterior. Recalling the Craftsman style of the early 20th century, the house’s long, meandering footprint identities with our regional low country vernacular. Inside, sunlight enters the home’s front rooms through three central dormers which provide natural light to the foyer, guest room and library. Walnut is featured throughout the home’s
interior in the doors, library cases, cabinet doors and dining room table. Reclaimed oak doors add a wonderful texture to the clean contemporary lines of the interior design elements. Photos by: Jim Schmid Photography Website: www.shawdesign.us
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Camano Island Custom Ho A CRAFTSMAN HOME WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS By Troy Philp
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miles north of Seattle, nestled off the cliffs of the Pacific coast sits the Camano Island Residence. This new residence was established on land passed down from one generation to the next, as many family plots of the past once were. Sunrise views to the east are enjoyed in the morning, and early evening fog creeps in from the beach below through old growth trees surrounding the property. An existing detached garage is located to the north west of the site, and an existing family cabin was torn down to make way for the new home. The 3,900 square foot, two-story residence was designed around one item: the living room’s view. What resulted was a 40’ wide, 9’ tall stacking sliding door that blends the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The outdoor living space of this project was designed around a notion of multiple pockets for entertaining, with an inset sitting area to hide from cross winds, sunken re pit area, a covered outdoor entertainment space, and a waterproof roof top deck that enjoys views from Mt. Baker to Mt. Rainer. 2’x 2’ floating ceramic tiles make up the deck area.
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The exterior of this home is clad a combination of natural cedar and pine siding, dark lap siding, and copper elements that tie the new home back to the existing garage. The project was not without challenges, however. The initial plan was to utilize the existing cabin’s basement and build above. That became unfeasible due to the proximity to the bluff, and the new foundation walls had to be increased to 10’ deep. In addition to the bluff surrounding the build site on 2 sides, there was an existing well that could not be moved and the existing detached garage, resulting in all four sides being set and leading to the unique, angled design that came to give the home its character. This project was a pairing of ideas, new concepts, problem solving, and energy efficient design. We hope they and their family will enjoy this wonderful home for generations to come Photos by: Radley Muller Photography
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Creekside Cottage A CREEK FRONTAGE HOME By James Dollman
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The home is situated on 8 acres, with over 1,000 feet of creek frontage. A lot of the design emphasis was capturing the views of the creek and mountains to the rear of the home, but also incorporated the mountain stream that flows through the center of the property. The foundation was designed to vent water in the unlikely event of flooding. The solar orientation of the home was also a consideration. The
deck that spans over the stream is shaded from the sun in the hot afternoon hours. The hardwood flooring in the home was locally sourced . Photos by: Legacy Photography Website: www.dollmanconstruction.com
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The New Old Farmhouse AN ENERGY EFFICIENT CLASSIC RESIDENCE By Cawood Architecture, PLLC
The client for this new house in a suburban community
wanted to build a home that felt like a historic home, but featured energy efficient construction and solar panels. The client also requested that the floor plans and rooms feature different ceiling heights and detailing, as well as dormer windows. We decided to look to a classic building style common to Maryland and Virginia: the telescoping house. Built in stages, these homes often started small and were expanded over time with larger additions. Each subsequent addition often reflected newer architectural styles. Photos by: Tommy Sheldon Photography Website: https://cawoodarch.com
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Wealth Ocean A CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE OFFICE SUITE By YNL Architects
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a new branch office in the Orange County area in California a design that beams modernity, simplicity, and elegance is proposed. The design is not only efficient and comfortable but cleanly express the company image of our client. Maximizing the flood of bright natural sunlight was a primary element of this process and coupling this spectrum with a simple color scheme is meant to enhance the natural feel of the space. We further imagine the glow and ambience of natural daylight achieved by exposing the ceiling and maximizing the ceiling height. The flooring and furniture are
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meant to create a contrast with the overall color scheme of the space. These several material and design choices complement each other to create a minimally decorative, uncluttered space to relfect the company’s dedication to transparency, integrity, and honesty. Photos by: Joakim Blomdahl Website: www.ynlarchitects.com
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