| Greek Revival Style | Arlington, MA | Renovation |
| The Owners wanted to utilize an unfinished attic to add a new floor for their expanded family while keeping their heating and cooling costs the same. More information and a movie of the roof raising can be found at the Contractor's site, High Tech Dormer. |
The exterior of the home has been finished so the addition blends seamlessly
The original unfinished attic space had no insulation and an open floorplan. Though 50% more volume was added, heating costs have not risen.
Spraypaint on the floor outlines initial thoughts towards dividing the space
The original stairs to the floor below
The view upstairs now has a trio of skylights allowing natural light to brighten the space
The sloped ceiling hides the HVAC system while conforming to local codes regarding square footage
The sloped ceilings also provide whimsical niches in a child’s bedroom
The third new bedroom provides spacious closet space in the dormers and views onto the front yard
In addition to the new Master Bath, a half bath was added for the children's use
The new stairs to the floor below show how much the ceilings were raised