The Sugar Cube House is a premier example of responsible urban densification. The owners sought to build on a portion of their existing property, looking to downsize their living space while building to the highest comfort and performance standards possible. This is why they chose Waymark Architecture to guide them in creating a fun but compact design that would get built quickly and efficiently with minimal neighborhood disturbance.
Architect: Waymark Architecture
Structural Engineer: Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
General Contractor: Interactive Construction
Photo credits: Tony Kwon
Building Assembly Details
Wall panel assembly
Structural Wall: 2×6 Doug Fir Select Structural @ 24″ OC
Primary Airtightness: 5/8″ CDX Plywood, joints taped w/ Pro Clima Tescon Vana airsealing tape
Continuous Insulation: 9 1/2″ I-joist w/ densepack cellulose (R-35)
*Total finished assembly R-value: R-55
Roof panel assembly
Structural Framing: 16″ I-joist
Primary Airtightness: Intello Plus smart vapor retarder, seams taped w/ Tescon Vana
Continuous Insulation: Densepack cellulose, R-60
Other Information:
Blower Door Test: .46 ACH50
