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Big Sky Builders Latest Modern Home

April 18, 2013

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Big Sky Modern Homes Come Into Style

The clean lines of modern homes are becoming en vogue in Big Sky, MT.  Though the vast majority of homes in Big Sky Country are log and timber frame, Teton Heritage Builders had the privilege of building a superb glass home in the Yellowstone Club.  The Lower Foxtail Residence is located in plain view of Big Sky Resort’s summit tram and affords a stunning view of Pioneer Mountain – the gem of the Yellowstone Club.  As Big Sky builders we relished the opportunity to bring our clients their dream home on Lone Peak.

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Interior Design by LC2 Design Services

Reid Smith Architects designed the open floor plan to draw attention to the entire South-facing wall which is entirely triple pane windows.  The highly energy efficient glazing package ensures that the home will contain heat during the winter for maximum comfort and has automatic window shades to reduce solar gain in the summer to beat the heat.  On top of the the incredible windows, the home takes advantage of renewable energy from the earth via ground source heat pumps.  Operating at 350% efficiency, the heat pumps will save 70% on annual heating and cooling costs.

Big Sky Builders Modern Beacon in the Yellowstone Club
Big Sky Builders Modern Beacon in the Yellowstone Club

Interior design work was provided by the highly talented LC2 Design Services.  You might notice influences in this home beckon memories of locales such as Las Vegas.  Well, LC2 Design Services’ creative eye has had a hand in designing many high profile casinos in Sin City.  This Big Sky home hosts a perfect blend of crisp modern fixtures with rustic reclaimed wood and Chief Cliff stone.  It is a match made in heaven.

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Custom Bathroom with a View

Finished in early 2013, the Lower Foxtail Residence is a tribute to the worldly influences that come together in Big Sky, Montana. We anticipate that all Big Sky builders will be clamoring to get a glimpse of this diamond in the rough.  Teton Heritage Builders couldn’t be more proud of this accomplishment and we look forward to expanding on our building knowledge of unique modern homes such as this one.

Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom

Big Sky Homes in The Yellowstone Club Go Modern

June 15, 2012

Teton Heritage Builders is busy building a new home in the Yellowstone Club.  Designed by Reid Smith Architects, a creative Big Sky architect, this modern project adds to our already diverse portfolio of Big Sky homes and Jackson Hole homes.

This 10,000 square foot home will be one of only a handful of modern buildings in the log and timber frame dominated Yellowstone Club.  It is perched on the side of Lone Peak with ski-in/ski-out access and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.  Aside from the cutting-edge design, what makes this house particularly incredible is the Unilux window package chosen by the homeowner.

I caught up with Dave Behan, our local Unilux Windows representative, on the specifics of these windows.  First off, Unilux manufactures only triple pane windows in their factory in Germany.  Part of what sets them apart from your standard window package is their narrow frame dimensions which provides more glass area for unobstructed views.  They are “the most energy efficient windows available on the planet for a curtain wall system,” says Dave.  In fact, they are more than 75 percent more efficient than a standard double pane window.

When complete, this home is going to have the feeling of being outdoors while being comfortable at home.  Large panels of glass will slide open to bring in fresh air and invigorate the home.  Teton Heritage Builders hired Unilux certified window installers to ensure the windows are properly installed.  The slightest miscalculation of structural steel framing which supports these windows can mean disaster for a project of this scale.  Fortunately for us, our Superintendent/Project Manager Ben Jones nailed the structural framing.  Way to go Ben!

Check out more modern Big Sky homes and Jackson Hole construction by Teton Heritage Builders.  And come back to our blog for more progress updates on this exciting home!

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