The assignment was to create a modest, two bedroom, one bath home for a single woman,  her dear pets and an occasional guest.  This is a 1015 square foot passive solar home designed with deep overhangs to provide solar shade in the summer and an expansive south facing roof to support solar thermal and photovoltaic panels. We used locally sourced framing lumber, 2x6 exterior stud walls with horizontal strapping creating a 7” deep cavity filled with blown in cellulose insulation. Local hemlock shiplap siding with silicate stain. On-demand hot water supports both domestic and in-floor radiant heating demands. Reclaimed materials include slate counter tops in the kitchen, bathroom tub, sink and vanity, all interior doors, and barnwood and tin ceiling tile combination on the kitchen peninsula. Zero-VOC finishes included soy-based concrete stain, clay paints and natural oils. The cost to operate this home in Upstate New York averages less than $100 per month.