A Net-Zero Zen Escape in Westport. This home in coastal Westport, MA serves as a full-time residence for a family who came to ZED looking for a minimalist design packed with green features. Drawing inspiration from the area's agrarian aesthetic, the design showcases two gable-roofed structures nestled in an open meadow, creating a zen-like sanctuary for the owners. CLIENT . The clients, a couple from Wayland, MA, chose to relocate to Westport for a stronger sense of community and seamless access to the outdoors. Their vision included a modern home with minimal power consumption, low maintenance, and exceptional durability, achieving net-zero or better energy performance. LOFTY SPACES AND OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS. ZED crafted a harmonious design featuring two elegant charred wood (sometimes called shou sugi ban) clad structures with natural material connections—a primary residence and a detached, barn-like garage linked by a covered walkway. The three-bedroom main house is open concept, the entire home meant to feel like one room. The design, featuring lofty open spaces and abundant windows, creates views out of three sides of the home from almost anywhere in the house, making it feel far more expansive than it appears. The spacious kitchen flows into the living/dining room, which benefits from double-height ceilings and generously sized lift/slide glass doors. Beyond the south-facing doors, a shading structure filters light and heat. The 485 square foot deck is ideal for outdoor entertaining with views to the agrarian landscape. The open meadow offers abundant sunlight for the home’s rooftop solar array, which allows the home to achieve net positive energy. FLEXIBLE SPACES . The home was designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind. The two guest bedrooms double as home offices so that both homeowners can comfortably work from home. The first floor guest suite was designed for aging in place - it can be converted into the primary bedroom should the couple require first floor access in their later years. The separate two-car garage also features a second story loft that doubles as storage space and a work-out room with a prime view of the open meadow.
Boston, MA
2,960 sq ft
Nat Rea Photography
A Net-Zero Zen Escape in Westport. This home in coastal Westport, MA serves as a full-time residence for a family who came to ZED looking for a minimalist design packed with green features. Drawing inspiration from the area's agrarian aesthetic, the design showcases two gable-roofed structures nestled in an open meadow, creating a zen-like sanctuary for the owners. CLIENT . The clients, a couple from Wayland, MA, chose to relocate to Westport for a stronger sense of community and seamless access to the outdoors. Their vision included a modern home with minimal power consumption, low maintenance, and exceptional durability, achieving net-zero or better energy performance. LOFTY SPACES AND OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS. ZED crafted a harmonious design featuring two elegant charred wood (sometimes called shou sugi ban) clad structures with natural material connections—a primary residence and a detached, barn-like garage linked by a covered walkway. The three-bedroom main house is open concept, the entire home meant to feel like one room. The design, featuring lofty open spaces and abundant windows, creates views out of three sides of the home from almost anywhere in the house, making it feel far more expansive than it appears. The spacious kitchen flows into the living/dining room, which benefits from double-height ceilings and generously sized lift/slide glass doors. Beyond the south-facing doors, a shading structure filters light and heat. The 485 square foot deck is ideal for outdoor entertaining with views to the agrarian landscape. The open meadow offers abundant sunlight for the home’s rooftop solar array, which allows the home to achieve net positive energy. FLEXIBLE SPACES . The home was designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind. The two guest bedrooms double as home offices so that both homeowners can comfortably work from home. The first floor guest suite was designed for aging in place - it can be converted into the primary bedroom should the couple require first floor access in their later years. The separate two-car garage also features a second story loft that doubles as storage space and a work-out room with a prime view of the open meadow.
Boston, MA
2,960 sq ft
Nat Rea Photography
