Marc Kleinmann with ECG Custom Homes invited me to an energy audit for a house he is retrofitting with high energy bills. The challenges to reduce energy consumption were particularly difficult for this 1950′s home due to the amount of windows, skylights, and preserving the architectural integrity of this stunning home.
This Hillcrest property was designed by O’Neil Ford.
“Considered one of the nation’s best unknown architects, Ford created designs in a vernacular style that lacks the cutting edge innovation that could gain him international notice. With quiet, well-crafted architecture, Ford attempted to consider several possibilities in order to achieve the best total design. He successfully resolved user needs and environmental requirements with a humane, non-pretentious design ethic.” -Great Building
“Ford’s ‘Texas vernacular’ style of architecture is similar in concept to that of his renown peer Frank Lloyd Wright in that both are artists who possessed the fascinating ability to design a structure not just ‘in’ its natural setting but ‘into’ it. A prime example is the Little Chapel, perhaps his most famous architectural feat. Though Ford died on July 20, 1982, his work is still winning new fans. In early 2009, the Little Chapel came in at number 6 on ‘The 10 Best Buildings in Texas’ list, Texas Monthly’s rendition of a Texas Architectural Tour.” – Denton Live
Take a look at what TexEnergy Solutions found:
