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Home was completed November 2010
on time and under budget!!
Location:
1154 Cambridge Street Cresco Iowa. Located in the REC's Webster's Addition with the rear property line bordering the school's tree line.Directions from the East on Hwy 9: Just as you're coming into town on Hwy 9 you'll see a large grain elevator on your left. Take the next right (North) which is YORK street. Go straight through 2 stop signs then take the next left (West) which is CAMBRIDGE Street. After the road curves to the North we're the only house on the left.
Directions from the West on Hwy 9: Continue through town. As you're leaving town on the East side you'll see a football field on your left. Take the next left (North) which is YORK street. Go straight through 2 stop signs then take the next left (West) which is CAMBRIDGE street. After the road curves to the North we're the only house on the left.
Purpose:
To create a home that will care for its occupants by standing the test of time in regards to flexible Design solutions, Quality Building Materials and the Best proven construction techniques.Architectural Style:
From the Arts and Crafts Era, this home has a Prairie exterior feel with exterior materials like LP Smart Board shake siding, stucco banding, stone and tapered columns. The inside of the home continues with the Craftsmen feel by utilizing large but simple trim work with an emphasis on warm wood accents.Preliminary Details:
Located adjacent to the School, this first and foremost is a family home with the option of one level living for aging in place possibilities. In addition to comfortably accommodating the core family, there is a professional home office.- Family Home: Family of 4-5
- Professional Home Office: The home-based business sector is growing in importance and diversity, and offers opportunities for entrepreneurs and at-home professionals in every demographic. As of 2005 as many as 150 million people in North America Alone operate Home Based Businesses.
- Designing for the way we live today: schedules, convenience, maintenance, pace, technology.
- Healthy Home: materials that won't make us sick, air exchange, radon.
- Energy Efficiency: Tight envelope, thermal and capillary breaks, passive solar.
Quick Stats:
- 2 levels
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 1/2 bathrooms
- 2 Car Garage w/extra storage stall
- Covered front entry
- Open floorplan (Kitchen/Dining/Living)
- Lots of storage
- Architectural interests like interior built-ins and exterior banding
- Large owner entry (boots and backpacks) with a family message center/drop zone.
- Lower level kitchenette and ‘kids' area.
- Rear yard screen porch for a slow transition from outside in. Plus room will help block hot afternoon sun.
- Green attributes like: extremely air tight envelop, Energy Recovery Ventilator, dual flush toilets, superior water control construction methods, large roof overhangs, individually addressed windows for solar heat gain areas, appliances and methods to nearly eliminate negative air pressures, Energy Star Certification, etc …
