What can I say but “not very impressive.”  In my blog I have postings on unique solutions such as houses created by Living Homes (although I prefer earth sheltered homes as the ultimate design challenge). "In 2003, Kyu Sung Woo bought 250 acres of virgin forest near Putney, a rural town of 2,600 in Vermont." So this guy wipes out all the virgin timber and erects a modern eyesore in the middle of a pristine wilderness. A shelter that was one with nature would have been more appropriate and less an insult (think about American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s summer home, Taliesin, near Spring Green, Wisconsin).  Perhaps a home that was integrated into the countryside like an underground house or earth bermed shelter nestled into the virgin forest would have been fitting.  Now that would have been an impressive feat. This is neither impressive nor unique. Since the structures are only 15 feet wide they would have been perfectly suited for a much more impressive endeavor. Being underground or earth bermed would have made this house an energy efficient architectural marvel.  There is nothing really new or unique about this structure. This thing can be tossed in with all the rest of the average modernist houses.

Who needs curtains? There are many different styles of architecture that are great and this is one of them! (Richie) I would go out on a limb and bet that your home lacks architecture. It is probably cookie cutter and full of clutter. This home is modern, open and free of junk. I bet it is very peaceful living there.

 For the person that says “I don't think this design shows much talent as an architect.....” Show us what you know about architecture? “Triangular barn? in New England? Oh come on! House design lacks imagination, but nice idea to go solar” So rude!  It’s his dream house, show us yours from your own imagination, not a book!

This is a very PERSONAL set of spaces -- and they work for this family.  It makes me happy that after ALL have worked so hard -- and have faced so much tragedy -- they are now able to have a healing place in which to gather, where living in the present is nurtured and the future is planned for with optimism, and yet -- despite the cheerful, modernist surroundings, the past is never forgotten.  Indeed, honoring the past is implicit in the entire conception of these buildings.  This compound is a fine achievement.  

I have a few concerns about practicality -- certainly, the steeply sloped roofs make sense in Vermont, where the slopes will discourage the accumulation of snow and ice.  But the kitchen sounds maybe a bit like a solar oven -- it's 87 degrees, and the party has to move?  Perhaps strong ideas have trumped practicality a bit?  Be all that as it may -- I would love to visit this home.  I have a feeling that pictures cannot do it justice -- that to see it and navigate the spaces would be a happy experience -- one with much to teach.