This Marin County project was constructed on a fast-track schedule. Design decisions and construction had to occur jointly in order to maintain aggressive critical-path deadlines. In order to ensure milestones were met, subcontractors, deliveries, and inspections were closely managed with clear communications between architect, designer, owner, and contractor.
The shade arbor's layers of lathing provide the exact amount of sunlight filter to cool the home's interior yet enough reflective light for both interior and exterior comfort.