Forest House sits on the edge of a forest conservation area, commanding views deep into the forest, complemented by the sounds of a downhill stream on the property. The house reaches to the sky with a roof deck and stair tower. A 5kW photovoltaic system, tankless domestic hot water heating, rain gardens, a geothermal system, high performance envelope, addressable low voltage lighting delivered over ethernet, stack effect ventilation, passive solar strategies including thermal mass in floors with southern exposure and strategic shading of south facing surfaces, glass with SHGC tuned to exposure, and panelized construction, all contribute to its sustainable footprint.