CARLETON COTTAGE

  • Net-zero energy use

  • 100% Electric

  • Highly efficient insulation

  • Optimized natural daylighting

  • Heat-pump heating and hot water

  • Photovoltaic (solar) panels

Completed in early 2021, the L-shaped two-bedroom Accessory Dwelling Unit encloses a yard shared with the main residence. The interior boasts a vaulted living room and bedroom with a loft, offering a peaceful retreat from the surrounding neighborhood. The super-insulated walls, tight windows, and ample natural light make this modernist cottage a highly energy-efficient space, designed for net-zero energy performance. Simple finishes and clean lines frame interior spaces focused on a lush garden creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.

  • • High efficiency (21.5 SEER) mini-split, ducted heat pump space heating

    • Heat pump (hybrid) water heater

    • 2.25 kW photovoltaic system

    • 24/7 filtered fresh air via Energy Recovery Ventilation unit

    • Induction cooktop

    • Stacking Energy Star washer with condensing (heat pump) dryer

    • Energy Star appliances: range hood, compact refrigerator & dishwasher

    • Continuous exterior insulation

    • High density cellulose insulation

    • Vapor diffusion system at vaulted ceilings

    • Fiber-cement and stucco rainscreen exterior

    • Aluminum clad insulated glazed windows

    • Solatube skylight and re-used Vellux skylights

    • Polished concrete floors

Exterior view of modern cottage with vertical siding and large glass doors opening onto a stone patio with delicate white iron table and chair. Lush garden foreground with maple tree on the right. Bright clouds in deep blue sky overhead.
Inside cottage with Danish Modern dining table and aluminum chairs, looking through glass doors toward flowery garden and house.
Interior view of cottage with polished concrete floor; modern, flush wood kitchen cabinetry with white stone counter, vaulted white ceiling with floating spherical and linear light fixtures. Rocking chair, modern wood tables and overstuffed sofa in
interior of Modern cottage with all-white walls, vaulted ceiling and polished concrete floors. Danish Modern table with aluminum chairs in foreground, shaker style wood rocking chair, modern wood table and overstuffed sofa in background.
Bathroom with turquoise horizontal tiled wall and tub surround, deep soaking tub with grey tile with recessed soap niche behind tub.
Bedroom interior with simple raised bed with white quilt and throw pillows, modern wood nightstands on skinny legs both sides of bed; horizontal windows high over bed with round paper lantern light fixture above.
Corner of bedroom showing weighted blanket in foreground (on bed) with three pictures on wall and modern leather chair in corner. View through doorway to hallway beyond with polished concrete floor.
Cottage interior in tall, narrow room; view out room door to hallway with stacking washer/dryer on right, sliding door and door to bedroom beyond. Ladder to the right of door, up to loft with bed and simple wood railing.