James F. Tucker, AIA
A R C H I T E C T U R E
This is a weekend residence built to take advantage of the sun and views south of Old Rag Mountain.
The optimal southern exposure provided an opportunity to place a guest bedroom on the lower, entry level of the house.
Entry if from the east side of the house beneath the protective overhang of the first floor.
This is a weekend residence built to take advantage of the sun and views south of Old Rag Mountain.
ROMNEY SOLAR HOUSE
An Alexandria couple purchased land with a view of Old Rag Mountain in Rappahannock County Virginia. They then wanted a weekend house that would not freeze should the power fail while the house was unoccupied.
Burying the small house half in the hillside and orienting it to the sun a passive solar design was achieved that would not allow the house to drop below 45 degrees during the coldest weather, without the electric heater running.
Later, a small artist studio would be added to the east providing an equally sunny studio and small office retreat from the house.