Pub. 5 2017 Directory

14 THE MONTANA ARCHITECT | 2017 | www.aia-mt.org Honor Design Award Parkside Infill Intrinsik Architecture, Inc. O n an infill lot in Northeast Bozeman adjacent to Beall Park, the conventional quality over quantity paradigm has been put to the test. The lot - which once housed a sub-standard and deteriorating housing complex - is now prepared to harbor two separate single family lots, including the Parkside Infill. While the lot has not yet been subdivided, the design was conceived with the future possibility of increasing the development density in the area and creating a more sustainable and responsible use of the land - a possibility that hinges on future code changes. The mixed historic nature of the neighborhood provides the con- text and inspiration for the Parkside Infill, which is a modern in- terpretation of the classic single-family home. This home includes a detached garage and guest house and a small sauna building, each with a modest footprint to allow for flexibility in both siting and landscaping, which allows for a generous sheltered courtyard. The initial program consisted of a three-bedroom house, two car garage, carport, guest house, and an outdoor shower and sauna. The small footprint and highly efficient site layout allowed for the entire program to be arranged on half of the original lot, while leaving the remainder of the lot open for future infill development. This infill development prioritizes sustainability in a variety of fash- ions, with both passive and active design strategies. The Parkside Infill is fit with a highly insulated building envelope of continuous exterior rigid insulation and spray foam, which greatly reduces unwanted air infiltration during Bozeman’s cold winters. Within the wall assembly, high quality fenestration keeps the home sealed while allowing residents the freedom to open their home to the out- doors on all levels, taking advantage of both passive ventilation and the benefits of the high diurnal temperature swings to decrease reliance on mechanical systems. Solar angles in the Gallatin Valley have been given careful consideration to provide ample daylighting and views while limiting situations of glare and unwanted solar heat gain, which has been achieved through window placement and attached louver systems. A considerable 14 kWphotovoltaic array has been installed on three roof slopes with abundant exposure, and is accompanied by a solar hot water system to further increase energy efficiency. The siting and landscaping of the Parkside Infill also contribute to this home’s sustainability. Carefully planned greenspace and use of natural plant varieties reduce the water needs on-site, and because of the prox- imity of Beall Park, yard space could be minimized. The Parkside Infill consists of simple and classic forms clad in cedar siding, which provides a natural and warm texture, tactility, and scale to the home. The project was designed to fit within and respond to the eclectic character of Northeast Bozeman, and provides a contemporary and sustainable take on traditional western single-family architecture. A small footprint and the efficient use of space lead to an open floor plan