Sustainability

The Porch House design process, where rooms are constructed in multiples, has allowed Lake|Flato to test and refine our product with the ultimate goal of simplicity, beauty and sustainability.  Combined with the site built porch elements, the Porch House is designed to use much less energy than a typical house. With the addition of photovoltaic solar panels — a Porch House design option — clients can choose to have a net zero energy consumption house. High efficiency mechanical systems, water saving features, natural ventilation systems with operable doors and windows, low embodied energy materials, healthy materials, daylighting, energy efficient LED lighting, and an overall "passive design" to the entire Porch House all work together to create a highly efficient house.

The optional modular construction process, where the majority of the work is done in collaboration with one of our factory partners, offers an additional level of control while limiting material waste and labor transportation, contributing additional energy savings and a faster construction timeline.