Johnston House is a residential development designed by Cordero Architecture in Newburgh, New York. The design features floral boxes, over-sized windows, and an energy efficient building system.
Floral boxes nod to nearby Downing Park and add texture to the building facade. A side entry door preserves the controlled composition of the street front and allows for inclusive tenancy, where dwellers can enter by stair or ramp.
Johnston House boasts 1,810 SF of shared garden space and 180 SF of private storage below grade.
The combination of solar panels and structural insulated panels (SIPs) can potentially save 50% or more on heating and cooling costs, improve air quality, increase heat retention, and reduce construction site waste.
Each two-bedroom unit features over-sized windows maximizing natural light.
Taken together, the electric appliance package, energy-eficient SIPs building system, plus the use of solar panels as a sustainable energy source, Johnston House eliminates the need for fossil fuels therefore reducing greenhouse gas emissions.