HIGHLAND HOUSE

A new passive house in the upper highlands of Georgia is designed to be completely self-sustainable with a rainwater, battery, and solar collection system in place.

The house is partially submerged into the earth for added protection, strength, and insulation — important values to the client.
The house is partially submerged into the earth for added protection, strength, and insulation — important values to the client.
Deeply recessed windows hallmark the entry experience. Solid walls create a sense of privacy.
Deeply recessed windows hallmark the entry experience. Solid walls create a sense of privacy.
The southern face of the house opens up to the sky with a wall of glass.
The southern face of the house opens up to the sky with a wall of glass.
The 26' wide sliding glass door can fully retract to catch the prevailing breezes.
The 26' wide sliding glass door can fully retract to catch the prevailing breezes.
The interior is finished in wood, clay plaster, and stone. Natural materials are safe for indoor air quality and ensure longevity in beauty and use.
The interior is finished in wood, clay plaster, and stone. Natural materials are safe for indoor air quality and ensure longevity in beauty and use.
The guest suite embraces the mild climate with open-air access through a small, outdoor courtyard — bringing light and air to the portion of the house that is underground.
The guest suite embraces the mild climate with open-air access through a small, outdoor courtyard — bringing light and air to the portion of the house that is underground.
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Andre Architecture is a full-service architectural and interior design firm serving commercial and residential clients in New York City and across the United States.