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38 NORTHERN NEVADA ARCHITECTECTURE .18 | 2018 | www.aiann.org SINGLE FAMILY HOMES – STELLA HOUSE T wo professionals and their daughter requested a modern, economical live work space on an existing, small, infill lot close to downtown Reno. Year-round energy efficiency and comfort were important as well as convenient access to the gardens and mountain views. A small, well planned house was preferable to a large one. Contemporary aesthetics with low maintenance, preferably locally sourced materials and honesty of material expression were also important considerations. These objectives were achieved in just under 1500 square feet for under $200 per foot construction cost. The two-story structure has a work area downstairs, and high ceiling living area on the second level with a large second level deck accessed by large south facing glass doors allowing for sweeping views of the Sierra and Mt. Rose Ski Resort. The front yard is designed as a ‘food forest’ with a sinuous path through the edible herbs and fruit trees. The rear yard is made as a recreation area with grass ground cover and shade trellis supporting the honeysuckle, wisteria vines, and a swinging bench. The lower level of the house is walled with locally manufactured stack bond, sand blasted, concrete block masonry, polished concrete floors, and floor- to-ceiling energy efficient glazing with clear anodized aluminum frames. The program on the lower level is a home office and garage. A roll-up glass PROJECT TITLE: Stella House ARCHITECT: Baron Hershberger, AIA YEAR BUILT: 2015