Goss Residence
Creede, CO

Set near the entrance to an old mining canyon, this compact sustainable house engages with the history, geography and climate of southwest Colorado.  The house is composed of a series of volumes that echo the mining structures and small miner’s homes built in and around this former silver mining town.

The volumes and rooflines rise up, following the forms of the mountains, while the house also steps down the slope.  Tall windows frame views of the constantly changing light and skies. Solar gain from south facing glazing and a geothermal system provides abundant heat during the long Colorado winters.

The house is part of an unusual new planned green community called Creede America which is premised on rethinking the process of building small-scale custom homes that are sensitive to the environment.