Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Bluestone walkway and planting by Enchanting Planting, Thank you Bart and Heather for trusting your project to the team at Creative Environments... it was our pleasure to help transform your yard to the beautiful entertainment area that it is today....

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Sophisticated home office within the award-winning Bronder Residence that balances professional functionality with mountain modern aesthetics. The thoughtfully designed workspace features sustainable materials and large windows offering forest views, while incorporating Living Stone's commitment to energy efficiency and ID.ology's expertise in creating harmonious work environments.

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Designed for long term independence in a small walkable town environment. Many comfortable features including first floor entry, wide doors with lever handles, elevator, low maintenance materials and energy efficiency.

Windows reaching a grand 12’ in height fully capture the allurement of the area, bringing the outdoors into each space. Furthermore, the large 16’ multi-paneled doors provide the constant awareness of forest life just beyond. The unique roof lines are mimicked throughout the home with trapezoid transom windows, ensuring optimal daylighting and design interest. A standing-seam metal, clads the multi-tiered shed-roof line. The dark aesthetic of the roof anchors the home and brings a cohesion to the exterior design. The contemporary exterior is comprised of cedar shake, horizontal and vertical wood siding, and aluminum clad panels creating dimension while remaining true to the natural environment. The Glo A5 double pane windows and doors were utilized for their cost-effective durability and efficiency. The A5 Series provides a thermally-broken aluminum frame with multiple air seals, low iron glass, argon filled glazing, and low-e coating. These features create an unparalleled double-pane product equipped for the variant northern temperatures of the region. With u-values as low as 0.280, these windows ensure year-round comfort.

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Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

One of the reviews from this home: "An off the grid eco home project. This home is exemplary in its design, both from an aesthetic and an ecological point of view. The indoor/outdoor construction modulates airflow and temperature creating a comfortable environment in the jungle."

This project was designed to bring modern comfort and efficiency to an older home while preserving its historic charm. With a complete bathroom transformation, electrical and HVAC upgrades, and thoughtful space reconfigurations, GreenLeaf Construction helped create a more functional and comfortable living environment.

An expressive stairwell, complemented by open shelving and innovative lighting, marries form and function and the open plan invites an easy flow from front to back, top to bottom, and between indoor and outdoor living environments.

This modern home design seamlessly blends advanced technology with elegant design elements to create a comfortable, efficient, and stylish living environment. From LED lighting to custom cabinetry and smart home features, every detail is meticulously crafted to offer both luxury and functionality.

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

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Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.