Poquoson Two Sisters’ Houses

Located on the south bank of the Poquoson River, these homes will allow two sisters to live as neighbors on a long-standing family estate. The architecture is understated and respectful of a sensitive site within the Chesapeake Bay Protection Area. Though they differ dramatically in scale, each home incorporates a high degree of healthful, low-energy and resource efficient building strategies. Both projects are currently slated for LEED-H Silver and Gold certification respectively.

Biodata

Location: Poquoson, Virginia
Latitude: 37.45 N
Longitude: 79.11 W
Elevation: ~ 15 ft
Climate: Mixed-Humid
Sun Hours/Day: 4.5
“Big Sister” Conditioned Area: 3497 gsf
“Little Sister” Conditioned Area: 1536 gsf
Year Complete: Slated summer 2010