WALLPAPER* MAGAZINE: “A low-energy farmhouse provides a rural escape in North Carolina”

This low-energy farmhouse is a net zero architectural re-set for a Californian client, an East Coast relocation for a more engaged and low-key lifestyle

A garage and second bedroom face north. Photos by Tzu Chen Photography

By Jonathan Bell

North Carolina, where this low-energy farmhouse is located, is a long way from California; but that was the scope of the move made by Arielle Schechter’s client when they decided on a wholesale change in outlook and lifestyle. The chosen site for [this] Net Zero Farmhouse was ideal for agricultural use, bordering a small creek. The surrounding land is a mix of native grass meadow and woodland, with unspoilt views in every direction.

Schechter’s brief was for a two-bedroom house, with expansive public spaces, an enclosed porch, and a main bedroom set away from the living rooms for privacy without compromising views of the land. The second bedroom serves as both office and guest space, with a north-facing aspect that keeps it away from the main body of the house. READ MORE