projects
designs by Paul Konove
- Jordan Hills, Chapel Hill
- Abeyance Road, Moncure
- Wilkins Drive, Durham
- Redbud #3, Pittsboro
- Murphy School Road (not built)
designs by Paul Konove & Alicia Ravetto
designs by architects
- Redbud #2, Pittsboro
- Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill
- Mill Valley, Chapel Hill
- Thunder Mountain, Efland
- East Stone Road, Apex
addition/renovation designs by Paul Konove & Alicia Ravetto
Kitchen elevation
Features & Specs
1665 Sq Ft – Completed 1991
First home to typify change from passive solar to green homes built by Carolina Country builders.
There are many green features in this home besides passive solar design – a trombe wall for collecting solar gain is part of the south elevation, an engineered HVAC system, highly insulated, radiant barriers, cellulose insulation, cabinets built specifically for recycling, extensive use of local materials for trim.