TINY TOWER

Rising from the bedrock on the eastern slopes of the Green Mountains, this home consists of two vertical volumes of living space joined by a central, light-filled stair. Tall ceilings, long sight lines, vertical connections, and expansive views make it feel larger than its 1,000 SF of conditioned floor space. It’s a playful, active place full of light and movement, feeling more like a treehouse than your typical 3-bed, 2-bath home.

That said, it does contain three bedrooms and two full baths, an eat-in kitchen and separate living room, with space left over to hang coats, dry boots, store skis, and do laundry. It’s a purpose-driven home for cooking, working, entertaining, and supporting the outdoor lifestyles of the owners. The super-insulated, air-tight envelope (R-42 walls, R-54 roof,) facilitates all these functions, allowing two small heat pumps to keep the house comfortable year round. Decks on all three floors, benches built into deep window sills, and views through the tree canopy to the Worcester Range all foster an intimate connection to the building’s inspiring site.