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Modern Texas Prefab

Austin, Texas
Modern Texas Prefab
Description

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.

Details

DESIGN / BUILD
Aamodt/Plumb Architects and Risinger & Co
YEAR
2015
STYLE
Modern, Scandinavian
SIZE
6000 Sq. Ft.
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
2
STRUCTURE DETAILS
Douglas fir
R35 OB Plus Wall
R44 Roof
Shou Sugi Ban wood
siding
Mesquite flooring
AMENITIES
Fire Rock masonry
chimney and fireplace
Custom steel cabinetry
Locally sourced reclaimed materials
ENERGY DETAILS
Built to passive house standards
Rigorous air sealing using super-insulated walls
95%+ efficiency gas equipment
Super high-efficiency AC
PHOTOGRAPHY
Casey Dunn