A 70-year old potato storage barn has become a pedestrian-friendly CSA farm, private residence, and rental apartment in Northampton, MA.

1. To create private residential space in the heart of an active and vibrant community farm located in the city of Northampton.

2. To maintain the formal language of the barn while creating dynamic spaces both indoors and out.

3. To create a whole house energy system based on renewable resources (sun & biomass) that does not require daily maintenance.

A well-insulated shell and a multi-fuel heating system allow the home’s heat and hot water to come from renewable resources: the sun and cordwood. Strong day-lighting and efficient appliances and lighting combined with 5 kW of solar panels dramatically reduce electric consumption.