Rountree Architects, based in Westport, CT is an architectural firm founded in 1990 dedicated to creating structures that are beautiful, functional and energy efficient. We specialize in residential design and offer full architectural services for projects from small additions to new homes. Our design approach is to integrate the client's needs and budget with informed decisions about healthy, environmentally sound construction.
We advocate for the use of clean, renewable energy technologies and passive house construction techniques. Whether you are considering building a new house, or doing an addition or renovation, we would be happy to talk to you. We have been serving happy homeowners for nearly 30 years. Designing and building net zero homes is Rountree Architect's passion.
The short film titled: "A Path to Net Zero" features a home they had the privilege to work on in Westport. The film was made by my Mr. Rountree's son, Ben Rountree, who is a cinematographer, under a grant from the Connecticut Architectural Foundation, with partial sponsorship from UniLux (windows) and Mitsubishi (heat pumps).
We advocate for the use of clean, renewable energy technologies and passive house construction techniques. Whether you are considering building a new house, or doing an addition or renovation, we would be happy to talk to you. We have been serving happy homeowners for nearly 30 years. Designing and building net zero homes is Rountree Architect's passion.
The short film titled: "A Path to Net Zero" features a home they had the privilege to work on in Westport. The film was made by my Mr. Rountree's son, Ben Rountree, who is a cinematographer, under a grant from the Connecticut Architectural Foundation, with partial sponsorship from UniLux (windows) and Mitsubishi (heat pumps).
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John Rountree, Owner and Chief Architect of Rountree Architects, knew from the time he was young that the world in which we live is to be respected and cared for.
In college in the early 80's, John developed an interest in solar energy and how it could be used to power buildings from the sun, with no carbon emissions.
From 2006 to 2014 John led a solar consulting company along with his business partner, Mark Pizzi, in which they designed solar systems for a variety of building types.
This dovetailed quite naturally with Rountree Architects, which John founded himself in 1990.
In college in the early 80's, John developed an interest in solar energy and how it could be used to power buildings from the sun, with no carbon emissions.
From 2006 to 2014 John led a solar consulting company along with his business partner, Mark Pizzi, in which they designed solar systems for a variety of building types.
This dovetailed quite naturally with Rountree Architects, which John founded himself in 1990.
This Westport home is in a tidal flood zone and and had to be lifted in order to protect it from frequent flooding and to give the homeowners the space they needed.
The client had a small stone cottage and wanted to keep the stone and maintain the cottage feel but expand the space by adding a 2nd floor and a new 2 car garage.
Located in the beach area in Fairfield, CT, this house needed to be enlarged for a growing family.
We expanded the first floor family room and added a new kitchen.
The client had a 1970s contemporary house and wanted to add a 3rd floor Bedroom for one of his daughters.
The client had a small stone cottage and wanted to keep the stone and maintain the cottage feel but expand the space by adding a 2nd floor and a new 2 car garage.
Located in the beach area in Fairfield, CT, this house needed to be enlarged for a growing family.
We expanded the first floor family room and added a new kitchen.
The client had a 1970s contemporary house and wanted to add a 3rd floor Bedroom for one of his daughters.
The client, a recently retired businessman, wanted a space of his own, attached to the house but not in the house.
He was enamored with barns, their openness and the aesthetics of timber frame construction.
He also was determined to create a structure that was energy efficient and used passive and active solar systems.
The owner decided he wanted an "authentic" barn and discovered a company in Vermont that refurbished vintage barns: The Barn People, Inc. provided the 200 year old barn frame and the owner sourced out a variety of vintage barn wood material for the interior and exterior finishes.
He was enamored with barns, their openness and the aesthetics of timber frame construction.
He also was determined to create a structure that was energy efficient and used passive and active solar systems.
The owner decided he wanted an "authentic" barn and discovered a company in Vermont that refurbished vintage barns: The Barn People, Inc. provided the 200 year old barn frame and the owner sourced out a variety of vintage barn wood material for the interior and exterior finishes.
To be considered a "net zero energy home" the total amount of energy used by the home and its occupants on an annual basis must be roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site.
In 2015, The homeowner approached me with sketches of the house he envisioned.
He wanted to build a near-net-zero residence for him and his family, using "passive house" principles and techniques The almost 7,000sf house delivers on the owners' expectations.
With a 10.7-kW PV system, the family's average monthly utility bill is $45, which covers heating, cooling, hot water and all plug loads.
In 2015, The homeowner approached me with sketches of the house he envisioned.
He wanted to build a near-net-zero residence for him and his family, using "passive house" principles and techniques The almost 7,000sf house delivers on the owners' expectations.
With a 10.7-kW PV system, the family's average monthly utility bill is $45, which covers heating, cooling, hot water and all plug loads.
We always ensure our client understands the process and likely timing to feel comfortable and reassured from start to finish.
Schematic Design: Rountree Architects generates a series of design studies to give form to our ideas and your vision for your home, usually in plans, elevations and sections.
Preliminary Estimates, usually at the end of Schematic Design.
We recommend obtaining at least two preliminary estimates from local contractors to affim budget and then make any revisions necessary to bring the project to within your budget.
Schematic Design: Rountree Architects generates a series of design studies to give form to our ideas and your vision for your home, usually in plans, elevations and sections.
Preliminary Estimates, usually at the end of Schematic Design.
We recommend obtaining at least two preliminary estimates from local contractors to affim budget and then make any revisions necessary to bring the project to within your budget.
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