Contemporary 5000 Sq Ft home designed for daylight strategies and the thermal performance of the building envelop. This residence provides an extraordinary connection to the outdoors, abundant daylighting, a generous social flow, and very low utility bills.
Both passive and active strategies were used to maximize the performance of this home in regards to both energy and materials. A combination of extensive daylighting and large overhangs maximize natural light while minimizing heating and cooling costs. A geo-thermal heating and cooling system utilizes the natural temperature of the Earth to augment the passive features. A modular system of precast insulated panels reduced construction waste while contributing significantly to the overall strategy for natural heating and cooling.