The guiding principles for the design of this home are preserving the existing mature trees on the lot and optimizing indoor-outdoor space, natural light, and living space for a 2,000 SF home. This property is a 0.32 acre lot in an existing suburban neighborhood. The neighborhood is primarily comprised of 1,000-2,000 SF and 1-1.5 story ranch style homes. The one-story design with the smaller scale side facing the main street respects the overall scale of the neighborhood as well as optimizes the layout of the lot. The internal courtyard between two bedrooms and the main living space makes the overall size of the home feel much larger than a 2,000 SF home. The main living space opens on 3 sides, making the connection to the outdoors seamless and natural.