South River Residence, Edgewater, MD, USA
This project comprised the design and construction of a 650 m2 (7000 ft2) residence on the scenic banks of the South River. The structure, made up of a combination of steel and wood framing, provides large span open spaces and large wall openings. The main challenge was to provide lateral bracing for this open structure, which was achieved by providing steel moment frames braced frames working in combination with traditional wood shear walls. Another major achievement was the provision of large roof overhangs by utilizing structural wood SIPS panels.