
In Collaboration with Jacob Moskowitz & Brandon Smith
This project sought to create a series of three two-unit Zero Energy Ready row houses in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood. Located on a street that experiences heavy car and bus traffic, one of the initial design moves that we made was to set the massing back from this street. This created a buffer zone where a courtyard could be located for occupants to gather. A green wall screen was also added on the edge of the plot to maintain some greenery on the site, while adding another semi-transparent layer between the street and the houses. We created slots between the buildings to allow for light to enter the courtyard, and to create a greenhouse for the residents. We also designed custom furniture to match the theme of the house.

Exterior Courtyard

Living Room

Living Spaces

Kitchen with Greenhouse

Bedroom

Back Elevation

Site Axonometric

Section Perspective

Front Elevation

Back Elevation
