Aamodt/Plumb Architects, in Cambridge, MA, designed this modern prefab timber frame ranch house for longtime clients with a young family. The design firm turned to Bensonwood for its expertise in the off-site manufacturing of prefabricated building components. Working under a design contract, Bensonwood engineered the home and constructed the panels in their building systems facility in New Hampshire. Next, the client hired Austin Texas local builder, Risinger Homes to general contract the project. Risinger was already familiar with Bensonwood's construction process and oversaw construction in Texas.
Design
Builder
Build
Bensonwood
Modern
6,000 sq ft
5 bed 2 bath
Douglas fir
R35 OB Plus Wall
R44 Roof
Shou Sugi Ban wood siding
Mesquite flooring
Fire Rock masonry chimney and fireplace
Locally sourced reclaimed materials
Custom steel cabinetry
Built to passive house standards
Rigorous air sealing using super-insulated walls
95%+ efficiency gas equipment
Super high-efficiency AC