Mad River Valley Ski Chalet 

This house is tucked discreetly into its wooded site in the Mad River Valley, near the Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. The soaring rooflines complement the natural slope of the land and open up views through large windows to a meadow rich with native wildflowers. Innovative touches including concrete floors, composite exterior wall panels, and exposed steel beams are in dialogue with the cedar shingles, fir beams, and native stone walls that help fit the structure into its surround. The home is passively heated by the sun, aided by triple pane windows and super-insulated walls. The site design by Wagner Hodgson extends the lines of the house into the landscape through stone terraces and retaining walls.

A guest house/garage was placed nearby following the natural contours of the land. The building is carefully arranged to maintain privacy with the main house. The guest house interior includes bedroom, kitchen and living space all within a modest 350 square feet.