Home of the Week: Fortress Estates
The Dallas Builders Association Home of the Week is a modern residence by Fortress Estates.
Nestled on the hillside of Wildwood at Lake Ridge community, you have a unique landmark at 921 Oak Shadow CT, Cedar Hill, TX, 75014. This home was designed and constructed by Fortress Estates and boasts a modern 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 car garage Barndominium-style home, clad with a combination of rare metallic brick and cedar wood elements designed to functionally embrace the outdoors while providing the perfect family oasis for gatherings and enjoying quality time.Inspired by the surrounding nature, the design focuses on achieving style, sustainability, and safety via innovative construction concepts.
The orientation of the house places all the living spaces to the north side to allow for cooler rooms, this coupled with the enclosed envelope of foam insulation and 4 high efficiency mini-ducted AC units help maintain lower utility bills.
The porch, equipped with an outdoor fireplace is the perfect place for large gatherings as it overlooks the surrounding woods to take advantage of the sloping terrain. The porch also acts as a water-shed by moving rainwater further away from the building, in addition, the porch being strategically placed along the entire south side of the home provides an additional layer of shade for the living spaces, keeping the living experience very cool and manageable.
Feng Shui concepts were also incorporated in the placement of rooms, doors and windows and the overall orientation of the house on the site to help improve the practicality of the living experience.
Enjoy 28 ft ceilings in your living room and dining room with beautiful ceiling beams and exposed structural steel members that add to the rustic, yet modern farmhouse living experience. The Texas-size luxury kitchen is 20ft wide and boasts a 16ft island with more than enough seating for parties, friends and family to gather.
When it comes to technology, this house was designed to come alive. Using AI (Artificial Intelligence), the home responds to the occupants’ requests and works with you to reduce your operational cost. Enjoy water-saving automated faucets, automated window treatments and light fixtures that even learn your habits to know when to be turned on and off. A.I. is also heavily utilized in the security system that monitors both the house and the entire surrounding premises.
At Fortress Estates we strive to provide clients with a uniquely built home, focusing on finding your true balance between, style, sustainability and safety. Contact Fortress Estates for the next landmark project at 1-800- 626-6909 or via email at contact@fortressestates.com.
Fortress Estates is the next generation of true Custom Home Builders, with modern and innovative designs and construction concepts that push the boundaries of what is possible.