azine. HBC’s energy-efficient homes and attractive modern designs benefits. We worked with the Raglands to figure out every room’s are key reasons for the popularity of their models. function, lighting and view.” “The Raglands helped us shop for lots. We HBC’s contractors installed 52 low-E wanted something different,” adds Lori. windows in the home. Light enters most Zachary and Lori gravitated to the sizable rooms from windows placed to the south properties at Private Gardens. Named after and one other direction. Natural light the land once owned by florists that used the floods the kitchen, hearth room and enproperty to grow flowers for their business, tryway on the first floor. the subdivision was an ideal fit. The Kramers “There are always creative ways to get natbought the 1.59-acre lot overlooking a lake ural light in,” says Zachary. Glassed-in doors and a ridge on the horizon. It also offered in the kitchen allow sunlight to pass through quick access to the hospital, a key benefit for and provide access to a patio overlooking the Lori’s line of work when she is on call. backyard and lake. A glass door in the library The Kramers worked with HBC to develbrings light into the small room while making op a green building plan for the five bedroom, it easy to step onto the front porch. 3.5 bath home. “They helped us decide what Lori says, “There’s so much natural light would work best,” says Lori. during the day that we almost never turn on The family, which includes two girls and a electrical lighting.” boy ages 8, 5 and 3, enjoyed an active outdoor The master bedroom’s view of the land and lifestyle. They wanted a home with easy acwater to the south is enviable. cess to the lake and spacious yard as well as “We wake up to the sunrise each morning outdoor settings to relax and entertain. Building an energy-efficient and can see the moon and stars on clear night from our bed,” Lori says. home was also important. door off the master bedroom opens to theShades porch, alsoProvide accessible ™ Honeycomb Duette®AArchitella® Trielle “We wanted the house to feel bright and cheery,” says Lori. “We from the kitchen, which spans most of the house’s length. CONTINUED > took advantage of the southern exposure which has passive solar
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