Old Briar House by Applied Research
Gates, Tennessee
Architects & Firms
Site size: 6.89 acres
Project size: 3,685 square feet
Location: A farm in rural western Tennessee.
Solution: By placing the structure close to the road to reduce erosion, the architects minimized environmental impact to the farmland in the vicinity.
Construction and materials: Applied Research's team of architects constructed the house out of heavy timber: Sawn and glu-laminated members compose the basic structure. Poured-in-placed concrete, steel fencing, and timber screens mark boundaries on the farmland. Wood floors and cabinets are used throughout, while in some rooms the flooring is marbled cork. Acting as a rainscreen, the exterior cladding of stained cypress boards over steel frames hangs from barn door tracks. The roof assembly contains a metal standing seam, ventilated roof over SIP panels and glu-lam rafters. Designed as a passive house, a high level of energy efficiency is gained by a highly insulated and well-sealed envelope, solar panels, and geothermal heating.
PeopleOwner: Dennis and Martha O'Dell Architect: Applied Research NOTE: Applied Research is a joint venture between: Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Project team:
Engineers: Mallia Engineering (structural)
Consultant(s): Lighting: Other: Cabinetwork & Millwork:
General contractor: Meadowbrook Construction
Photographer(s): Jeffrey Jacobs |
ProductsStructural system Concrete, Steel frames, Glass Interior Heavy Timber Constr: Douglas Fir glulam beams and rafters, solid sawn Douglas Fir columns. Architectural Concrete (exposed) ' site walls, exterior and interior (board formed) Floor framing - LVL's and TJI's North colonnade / screen: Decks / pool covers/exterior benches: Cedar solid wood decking Manufacturer of any structural components unique to this project: Exterior cladding Rainscreen: Wood: EIFS, ACM, or other: Moisture barrier: Roofing Metal: Other: Windows Wood frame: Doors Wood doors: Sliding doors: Interior finishes Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Paints and stains: Floor and wall tile: Tile type 2: Mirage Glass Tile, 'Morning Mist' C11-2 Chrystile Series, 1x3 glass tile ' master bath, to be used as the primary wall tile Tile type 3: Mirage Glass Tile, 'Eclipse' C06-2 Chrystile Series, 1x3 glass tile ' master bath, to be used in the shower and on build-out under sinks NOTE: 'Morning Mist' as an accent tile within the master bath shower. Architect to provide pattern. Tile type 4: Daltile 'Arctic White' 0190 semi-gloss ' master and guest bath Tile type 5: Daltile 'Arctic White' 0790 matte porcelain 6x6 nominal field tile ' master and guest bath Tile type 6: Daltile 'Arctic White' D617 matte porcelain 1x1 nominal field tile ' master bath shower and guest bath shower Special interior finishes unique to this project: Appliances: Furnishings Upholstery: Lighting Downlights: Uplights: Task lighting: Exterior: Plumbing Toilet: (guest bath) Toto Eco Supreme One Piece Toilet, 1.28 GPF (master bath) Toto Aquia III Dual Flush Toilet Energy Photovoltaic system: Other unique products that contribute to sustainability: Ceiling fans (interior and exterior) - Modern Fan Company |
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