As a vacation home, this home provides a family of four a retreat to share with family and friends. Including natural stone exterior cladding and low sloped metal roofs, the home is intended to reflects the surrounding landscape. The home includes an open concept with high volume vertical spaces; main entry leading into a large living room and kitchen area; each focused to the views with floor to ceiling glass. The bedrooms and office space wing provide privacy and quiet areas. Natural and controlled daylighting throughout the home provide for interior comfort while being energy conscious. All of these aspects combine to balance shelter with a connection to the beautiful natural environment. Dwight Patterson Architect, Houston, Texas