Durable cedar siding clads this Five Star Plus Energy Star-rated home in Burlington, Vt.
A window-lined great room serves as the heart of the 2,000-square-foot house. The south and west-facing glass allows for solar gain during Vermont's chilly winters. Locally quarried granite forms the fireplace surround.
Energy-efficient radiant heat warms the Vermont maple floors on the home's first level.
Honed black granite counters and a recycled glass backsplash complement locally made maple plywood cabinets.
Natural light illuminates the master bath. Architect Ernie Ruskey drew the home's soft gray, blue, and green paint colors from the hues of its lakeside environment.
