The Burke Residence

This prefab mountain modern timber frame home sits beneath a single shed roof that rises towards the front of the home and hangs over a tall, windowed wall system that provides big views and sunlight to the primary suite and great room.
Designed for the high peaks wilderness of the Adirondack Park where passive solar heat gains help raise operational efficiency and make the home more comfortable through freezing cold winters.
Walk through the covered entryway on the side of this home to find yourself flanked by the mud room and a small half bath. A few more steps and you’re in the heart of the house. The dining room, kitchen, and great room share this space. Slide the barn door at the back of the great room and step into the easily primary suite.
The interior takes full advantage of a hybrid timber frame system. Timber rafters run from the low side to the high side of the shed roof along the length of the home. These rafters are supported on both ends by structural insulated wall panels (SIPs). In addition to all of their outstanding efficiencies, SIPs are engineered for strength. Without the need for supportive posts, the floor plan is flexible and spacious.
The timber rafters are a focal point — the center rafters sit on a connecting girt over a bump out in the great room and timbers are visible from every room on the ground floor. Angle-cut rafter tails run along the eaves for the entire length of the roof. Detailed timber braces support two shed roofs over windows outside the primary bedroom and dining room.

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