Ski Getaway

This 3,300 square foot mountain retreat exhibits so many of the touches we love. Seamless flow from interior living spaces to exterior living spaces. MORE>>

Main living areas with views to nature and not disrupted by a deck and railing. Roof slopes to ensure proper snow management (no snow shedding onto entrance or deck). Passive solar design with proper roof overhangs and exterior shading devices Tuckunder garage to minimize building footprint. Indirect lighting to create a soft evening glow And personal touches like the lower floor bunk room, exterior stone finish continues inside, and circular accents in walls and doors.

• location… Tabernash, Colorado
• sustainability… double-stud exterior wall construction, passive solar design, future ground-mounted photovoltaics to easily clear snow off the panels
• credits… structural engineer: Malouff Engineering // mechanical consultant: BrightSense // interior designer: Jill Pfeiffer Design // kitchen designer: New Mountain Design // contractor: Terra Firma Custom Homes // photographer: Emily Minton Redfield