Pub. 5 2017 Directory

21 Roof decks increase the outdoor space and provide outstanding views of the nearby mountains and downtown. The top two floors are larger than the bottom level, providing covered outdoor space at ground level on both the front and rear of the buildings. Double door garages serve dual functions as vehicle storage and additional outdoor living space. The true measure of success for this project is that each townhome sold before construction was completed at a comparatively high price per square foot. This project demonstrates that sustainable infill site strat- egies and smaller residences with more attention to design and detail can compete and thrive as a development model in the local Montana housing markets. Program Requirements • Tight 3,900 square foot infill site •Three individual 1300 square foot townhomes • Each townhome includes: o One car garage and storage o Open living, dining, kitchen o Two bedrooms o Two bathrooms o One office o Roof deck Sustainability Goals • Increase urban density through thoughtful infill • Located in walkable community close to downtown, brewery, and hospital • Drought resistant, lowmaintenance landscape • Large windows, daylit spaces • Reclaimed wood from local demolition, local steel siding Design Solutions • Maximized potential of site by building three separate three story townhomes • Took advantage of open views of railroad tracks and mountains to the west with large windows • Used open floor plan, light colored walls, and natural light make the most of small spaces • Innovative, pass-through garage door design creates a flexible indoor/outdoor space • Inexpensive off the shelf cabinetry and fixtures used in a cohesive, clean design add value to the project while keeping costs down • In an otherwise cost effective project, moments of generosity such as the custom reclaimed wood and steel cable floating stair and oversized windows elevate the project beyond the typical b