Distinctly Montana Magazine

Anders Lewendal, chairman of SWMBIA's Green Building Committee, agrees that research from the House contributes to the discussion of scalable investments in sustainability. At his suggestion, different types of insulation are being tested at different parts of the house. REHAU house is open for research and meetings until the Hoys occupy it in 2014. Hoy hopes the research and experience gained will ultimately inform "how we should build in Montana and the Northern Rockies." At over 4,000 square feet with three bedrooms, the house provides a large lab to challenge the innovative systems. For him, the average 1,200 square-foot house should be sustainable and affordable. Substantial investments of time and money in this prototype are directed toward that goal. More information is available at http://www.montanaecosmart.com The kitchen focuses on accessibility. Topped with a recycled material available at Bozeman's Refuge Building Center, the island opens to a double-height living area overlooking the Gallatin and Spanish Peak ranges. A wraparound open rail balcony connects the living area and views to a wing with private entry for Hoy's parents and daughter. Wood and stone floors reflect the regional materials also detailing the exterior walls. A conference area opens to the great outdoors. Future plans include using on-site video technology for telemedicine conferences with institutions across the country. Arrangements can be made for meetings through Intermountain Property Management in Bozeman. The biggest challenge for Saylor and contractor Jerry Tollefson involved the number of parties engaged in the project. Saylor readily acknowledges that working with so many interested groups across the country to solve so many unexpected problems was also the greatest reward. Students and professors from the Colleges of Business, Art and Architecture, and Engineering joined the mix that Tollefson describes as a challenge of "trying to keep 50 different cooks out of the kitchen". W e l c o m e to a w h o l e n e w d e s i g n e x p e r i e n c e . Bring your imagination, your ideas, or just your questions. Let us create the home that you've always imagined. 2202 1st Avenue North • Billings, Montana 59101 We look forward to seeing you. w w w. d i s t i n c t lymo nt a na .co m 406.294.6040 • www.toadnwillow.com 71

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