ryall porter sheridan architects: orient house IV, long island, new york
an aged timber skin conceals an extremely energy efficient home, consolidated in form and among the highest-performing sustainable structures on long island.
‘orient house IV’ by ryall porter sheridan architects, long island, new york image © ty cole
in a north facing slope on the beachy shores of long island, a 1970’s home is renovated while adhering to strict sustainability standards. manhattan-based ryall porter sheridan architects actively incorporate environmentally responsible strategies into their homes. although ‘orient house IV’ was barred from passive house certification, at the time of its completion the renovation was purported to be the second most energy-efficient structure on long island.
exterior view of the approach to the renovation image © ty cole
view of the light-filled interiorsimage © ty cole
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