DesignNJ_FebMar2023_Digital Issue
With colder temperatures in the forecast, what better way to enjoy a winter evening than paging through the February-March issue of Design NJ? The issue, filled with thoughtfully designed kitchens and beautiful homes from throughout New Jersey, is now arriving in mailboxes. We’re also making the complete issue available in digital format to inspire and inform homeowners across the state. If you are interested in subscribing to the print edition, visit www.designnewjersey.com/subscribe.
With colder temperatures in the forecast, what better way to enjoy a winter evening than paging through the February-March issue of Design NJ? The issue, filled with thoughtfully designed kitchens and beautiful homes from throughout New Jersey, is now arriving in mailboxes. We’re also making the complete issue available in digital format to inspire and inform homeowners across the state. If you are interested in subscribing to the print edition, visit www.designnewjersey.com/subscribe.
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stylenewjersey | EXPERT ADVICE<br />
GROUND FLOOR<br />
MAIN FLOOR<br />
SECOND FLOOR<br />
ROOF<br />
plans, integration of interior and exterior spaces, and energy-efficiency.<br />
DNJ: What aspects of the home are energy efficient?<br />
GARY KLIESCH: We installed new energy-conserving windows. We also<br />
increased the thickness of the walls and filled them with spray foam and<br />
batt insulation to improve the home’s performance. We developed the<br />
façade with a rain-screen system, allowing the heat gain from the siding<br />
to be exhausted out. In addition, we designed large overhangs to shade<br />
the house and keep it cooler. The floor plans incorporate cross-ventilation<br />
patterns to allow cooling bay breezes to pass through the house. The<br />
boiler and air conditioning systems were both specified for their higher<br />
energy efficiency.<br />
DNJ: What was the goal for the exterior aesthetic?<br />
SRK: We used a variety of building materials to create interest and rhythm<br />
on the exterior façade. The cement fiberboard on the ground level is<br />
resistant to damage from creatures and weather. The rough-sawn, cypresslap<br />
siding is durable in wet climates, weathers naturally and provides a<br />
26 February/March 2023
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