Overlooking the Roaring Fork River, the site is rela-tively flat with three mature cottonwood trees. The site’s inherent natural beauty inspired the orientation of the house, resulting in maximized views of the mountains and the river. The project en-compassed four driving concepts; program, context, sustainability and indoor air quality. Simplicity and efficiency were paramount in achieving the client’s goals with a conservative budget. The pro-gram was organized around two intersecting boxes resulting in ra-tional interior spaces and outdoor courtyards. The material choices were driven by the informal and rural context of Woody Creek: stained cedar, rusty metal, stucco and pre-weathered galvalume which will patina and recede into the wooded backdrop over time. Solar studies were performed to maximize the opportunities for passive solar and natural daylighting. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) were used in the exterior walls for their high insulation value and efficiency.