Located in Missoula Montana, this 2500 sf home with 1000 sf detached garage is sited carefully on a property that literally has the Rattlesnake Creek running through its back yard. The site has many complex design requirements such as steep slope, riparian area, and flood plain. Most of the interior spaces are located on the main floor with only the master suite on the second floor above.

The owners wanted a strong connection between inside an out and although the street side of the house maintains a low profile the creek side of the house has several indoor outdoor spaces, including protected back yard and a cantilevered dining deck supported by its own fireplace. There is also a detached garage with a walk-out 'man cave' below that opens up onto the lower level of the site. The home also employs sustainable building strategies including geothermal heat pump, and green roof.