Reclaimed, recycled and rapidly renewable materials finish the interior. Subterranean living spaces maximize the insulating effects of the earth.Īwning windows oriented over stone dry beds maximize on natural air convection for passive interior cooling.Įxterior finishes include post consumer recycled steel, and reclaimed medina stone road curbing hardscapes.īuilding and finish materials and a whole house ERV system support healthy indoor air quality.
Passive solar design: employing roof soffit sun-shading and fenestration for control of thermal comfort and lighting. Geothermal HVAC and bio-based insulation products. The house served as a case study for testing sustainable materials for functionality, durability and experimenting with passive structural methods.
The building shell is utilized as a passive control for indoor environmental comfort which has resulted in a 85% reduction in overall utility costs*. Built into the saddle of the hillside, a below grade living space allows for transition from a whole family environment to a single floor habitation for aging in place. This sustainable home is designed to suit the specific contours of the site with minimal impacts to surrounding ecosystems.
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