On a steep hill above the Connecticut River, Greystone shines in the morning sun. The texture of the natural stone contrasts with the clean modernist lines of wood and glass. From the street, the house looks small and sheltered by enigmatic walls. From the river side, the house reveals itself as expansive and open, three full stories of windows and views. Inside, swathes of warm wood nestle you comfortably as you gaze through glass walls and windows across the estuary toward Ragged Rock Creek. Meanwhile, deep in the hillside, geothermal heat circulates into the house, efficiently and gently thawing the frosty New England winters.

This is the work of Chris Arelt of Nautilus Architects, recent winner of “Best of Houzz” award for Design and Customer Service on Houzz, the leading online platform for home remodeling and design. It was chosen by a vote of millions of homeowners from among three million industry professionals. “It’s exciting to be recognized as a leader in sustainable, efficient, and innovative home design,” says Arelt.

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