selected residential projects

PERRY BECKER - ARCHITECT, LEED APRESIDENTIAL

VILLA DE ZILLAScottsdale, Arizona

The Becker residence (A.K.A. The Villa de Zilla) is a 2,980 s.f. +/- passive solar minimalist contemporary single-story 4-bedroom 3-bath home in Scottsdale Arizona. Built on a strangely shaped triangular lot with both positive and negative site considerations this environmentally sustainable home has been thoughtfully designed to enhance or mitigate these major site influences. Optimal desert climate passive solar orientation locates most of the major windows towards the north-east to avoid direct solar gain while strategically planted drought tolerant native desert trees provide additional window shading and reduced heat gain. Insulated CMU block, high performance insulated low-e glazing, galvanized metal shade trellis, high R-value insulation, radiant barrier, large thermal mass, ceiling fans, clearstory windows for increased day-lighting, operable transoms for flow-through ventilation supplemented with 16 SEER heat pumps all contribute to overall energy efficiency. Rainwater harvesting, low water use fixtures, grey water recovery system and native Sonoran Desert xeriscape landscape palette provide for enhanced water conservation.

PERRY BECKER - ARCHITECT, LEED APPLANNING / RESIDENTIAL

WACOGGREEN EARTH LIVING PROJECTYuma, Arizona

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) commissioned a detailed planning study to provide high quality affordable energy efficient, walkable in-fill, single family neighborhoods that complied with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requirements for neighborhoods and homes. With a great civic desire to offer better quality housing options for its residents these homes had to be aesthetically compatible with the existing City of Yuma housing while also being easily adaptable to other surrounding communities and in-fill opportunities. A variety of one and two story single family homes and cluster home plans that ranged in size from 1,350 s.f. to 2,555 s.f. were developed in two different styles for architectural variety. Many of these proposed home designs can also accommodate a 490 s.f. casita for additional housing flexibility. Generous front porches promote a human scale connected neighborhood community while reducing the overall impact of automobiles. A nineteen acre walkable urban in-fill residential neighborhood with an adjacent commercial area was developed featuring two shared common green community ‘pocket parks’.

PERRY BECKER - ARCHITECT, LEED AP RESIDENTIAL

QUAILWOOD MEADOWSGOLF SERIESPrescott Valley, Arizona

A series of single-family one and two story production homes in the Quailwood community development located in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Designed in three sympathetic western themed styles: Farm, Craftsman and Ranch; these home styles provide for overall community design harmony while also allowing for individual unique home identity. Front porches and/or livable home areas in-front of the garage are designed to de-emphasize the automobile and promote a more pedestrian oriented friendly streetscape elevation.

Plan 1: 1,861 s.f., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-1/2 car garage

Plan 2: 2,044 s.f., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 car garage

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Plan 3: 2,194 s.f., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-1/2 car garage

Plan 4: 2,647 s.f., 3 bedrooms, loft, 2-1/2 baths, 3 car garage

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Plan 5: 2,760 s.f., 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 2 car garage

Plan 6: 3,076 s.f., 4 bedrooms, loft, 3-1/2 baths, 3 car garage

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QUAILWOOD MEADOWSHERITAGE SERIESPrescott Valley, Arizona

A series of single-family one story production homes in the Quailwood community development located in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Designed in three sympathetic western themed styles: Farm, Craftsman and Spanish; these home styles provide for overall community design harmony while also providing unique individual home identity. Generous front porches are designed to de-emphasize the automobile and promote a more pedestrian oriented friendly streetscape elevation.

Plan 2: 1,454 s.f., 2 bedrooms, den, 2 baths, 2 car garage

Plan 3: 1,585 s.f., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage

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QUAILWOOD MEADOWSHERITAGE SERIESPrescott Valley, Arizona

A series of single-family one story production homes in the Quailwood community development located in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Designed in three sympathetic western themed styles: Farm, Craftsman and Spanish; these home styles provide for overall community design harmony while also providing unique individual home identity. Generous front porches are designed to de-emphasize the automobile and promote a more pedestrian oriented friendly streetscape elevation.



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HOMESTEAD PARKPLAN 1Chandler, Arizona

A series of single-family one and two story production homes ranging in size from 1,716 s.f. to 2,782 s.f. located in the Homestead Park community - Chandler, Arizona. Designed in three sympathetic southwest themed styles: Western Farmhouse, Arizona Ranch and Craftsman/Bungalow; these home styles provide for overall community design harmony while also allowing for unique individual home identity. Generous neighborhood friendly front porches are all positioned in front of the garage to de-emphasize the automobile and promote a more pedestrian oriented interactive community.


HOMESTEAD PARKPLAN 2Chandler, ArizonaA series of single-family one and two story production homes ranging in size from 1,716 s.f. to 2,782 s.f. located in the Homestead Park community - Chandler, Arizona. Designed in three sympathetic southwest themed styles: Western Farmhouse, Arizona Ranch and Craftsman/Bungalow; these home styles provide for overall community design harmony while also allowing for unique individual home identity. Generous neighborhood friendly front porches are all positioned in front of the garage to de-emphasize the automobile and promote a more pedestrian oriented interactive community.


HOMESTEAD PARKALTERNATE ELEVATIONSChandler, Arizona


PERRY BECKER - ARCHITECT, LEED APRESIDENTIAL / PLANNING

NEWBERRY TERRACETempe, Arizona

A series of two-story single-family and townhouse units ranging in size from 1,245 s.f. to 1,846 s.f. located in the Newberry Terrace community - Tempe, Arizona. A double-height great room in the townhomes provides a generous open spatial quality for the occupants. The single family homes are designed with inviting front porches positioned in front of the garage to de-emphasize the automobile and promote a more pedestrian oriented interactive community. As a new development surrounded by a mix of older established single family homes and apartments it was important that this Tempe in-fill project worked in harmony with the existing community context. Special attention was given to the scale, colors and material choices for these dwellings. Generous private outdoor backyards allow for the resident’s enjoyment while a neighborhood green ‘pocket park’ serves the community as shared open space and storm water retention.


VERRADO BY HACIENDAHOLLYBuckeye, Arizona

A series of single-family one and two story production homes ranging in size from 1,605 s.f. to 2,650 s.f. with numerous add-on flexible floor plan options located in the premier DMB developed Verrado Community - Buckeye, Arizona. Designed in several sympathetic southwest themed styles: Spanish Mission, Spanish Monterey, Spanish Colonial, Western Regional Ranch Territorial, Western Regional Farmhouse, Ranch Hacienda, Desert Prairie and Craftsman/Bungalow; these home styles provide for overall community design harmony as well as an expression of individuality. Embracing new urbanism design principals and pedestrian oriented communities, generous neighborhood friendly front porches de-emphasize the automobile with side-turn, middle and rear yard garage positions in order to promote a more interactive friendly community.


VERRADO BY HACIENDAMONTE VISTABuckeye, Arizona



VERRADO BY HACIENDASONORANBuckeye, Arizona



VERRADO BY HACIENDA PLAN 1BUNGALOW / CRAFTSMANBuckeye, Arizona



VERRADO BY HACIENDA PLAN 2SPANISH COLONIALBuckeye, Arizona



VERRADO BY HACIENDA PLAN 3DESERT PRAIRIEBuckeye, Arizona



VERRADO BY HACIENDA PLAN 4WESTERN FARMHOUSEBuckeye, Arizona



VERRADO BY HACIENDA PLAN 5SPANISH MONTEREYBuckeye, Arizona



Yuma, ArizonaWestern Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) commissioned a detailed planning study to provide high quality affordable energy efficient, walkable in-fill, single family neighborhoods that complied with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requirements for neighborhoods and homes. With a great civic desire to offer better quality housing options for its residents these homes had to be aesthetically compatible with the existing City of Yuma housing while also being easily adaptable to other surrounding communities and in-fill opportunities. A variety of one and two story single family homes and cluster home plans that ranged in size from 1,350 s.f. to 2,555 s.f. were developed in two different styles for architectural variety. Many of these proposed home designs can also accommodate a 490 s.f. casita for additional housing flexibility. Generous front porches promote a human scale connected neighborhood community while reducing the overall impact of automobiles. A nineteen acre walkable urban in-fill residential neighborhood with an adjacent commercial area was developed featuring two shared common green community ‘pocket parks’.

WACOGGREEN EARTH LIVING PROJECTCOTTAGE CLUSTER HOMES


Yuma, ArizonaWestern Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) commissioned a detailed planning study to provide high quality affordable energy efficient, walkable in-fill, single family neighborhoods that complied with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requirements for neighborhoods and homes. With a great civic desire to offer better quality housing options for its residents these homes had to be aesthetically compatible with the existing City of Yuma housing while also being easily adaptable to other surrounding communities and in-fill opportunities. A variety of one and two story single family homes and cluster home plans that ranged in size from 1,350 s.f. to 2,555 s.f. were developed in two different styles for architectural variety. Many of these proposed home designs can also accommodate a 490 s.f. casita for additional housing flexibility. Generous front porches promote a human scale connected neighborhood community while reducing the overall impact of automobiles. A nineteen acre walkable urban in-fill residential neighborhood with an adjacent commercial area was developed featuring two shared common green community ‘pocket parks’.

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WACOGGREEN EARTH LIVING PROJECTCOTTAGE CLUSTER HOMES


Yuma, ArizonaWestern Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) commissioned a detailed planning study to provide high quality affordable energy efficient, walkable in-fill, single family neighborhoods that complied with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requirements for neighborhoods and homes. With a great civic desire to offer better quality housing options for its residents these homes had to be aesthetically compatible with the existing City of Yuma housing while also being easily adaptable to other surrounding communities and in-fill opportunities. A variety of one and two story single family homes and cluster home plans that ranged in size from 1,350 s.f. to 2,555 s.f. were developed in two different styles for architectural variety. Many of these proposed home designs can also accommodate a 490 s.f. casita for additional housing flexibility. Generous front porches promote a human scale connected neighborhood community while reducing the overall impact of automobiles.

PLAN 4 - ELEVATIONS

PLAN 4 - SITE/FLOOR PLANS

WACOGGREEN EARTH LIVING PROJECTSINGLE FAMILY HOMES

PLAN 4 - THUMBNAIL SKETCH

TYPICAL STREET SECTION


Yuma, ArizonaWestern Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) commissioned a detailed planning study to provide high quality affordable energy efficient, walkable in-fill, single family neighborhoods that complied with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requirements for neighborhoods and homes. A variety of one and two story single family homes and cluster home plans that ranged in size from 1,350 s.f. to 2,555 s.f. were developed in two different styles for architectural variety. Many of these proposed home designs can also accommodate a 490 s.f. casita for additional housing flexibility. Generous front porches promote a human scale connected neighborhood community while reducing the overall impact of automobiles. PLAN 5 - ELEVATIONS

PLAN 5 - SITE/FLOOR PLANS

WACOGGREEN EARTH LIVING PROJECTSINGLE FAMILY HOMES

PLAN 5 - THUMBNAIL SKETCH

PARTIAL SITE PLAN

TYPICAL STREET SECTION


EXTREME MAKEOVER HOMEby TAYLOR WOODROWGilbert, Arizona

A Taylor Woodrow production home design was modified in less than 48 hours to adapt to the TV production company’s requirements in order to star in the 2005 hit TV show ‘Extreme Home Makeover’ hosted by Ty Pennington. The two-story 5,300 s.f. single family home was built in less than a week and featured a formal entry courtyard, home theater and outdoor carousel.

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