The Wolf Creek Ranch neighborhood weaves through rolling hills, limestone rock outcrops, and sits adjacent to Lake Buchanan, providing stunning views, ample sun, and a prevalent breeze. The owners wanted to embrace and respond to these natural characteristics while also prioritizing an economy of means. The design became another iteration of resource conscious, performance-driven strategies that appropriately respond to the landscape and create a welcoming environment for all generations who might use the house.

The house floats over the landscape on a steel pier and beam foundation, with its orientation optimized to capture the summer breeze, mitigate sun, and frame the amazing views into the hills, valleys and trees. The “entry foyer” is actually an exterior greenhouse that negotiates between the raw exterior and the interior living spaces. An exterior courtyard cuts through the house to allow airflow through the center of the home, and a rainwater collection tanks serves all water needs.

TimberTown, who supplied the decking and siding for the project, also generously shared some of these early completion photos.

2024 [design and construction by LowDO]

Photos by LowDO / TimberTown