This sleek, modern exterior is a welcomed disruption to the otherwise traditional homes in the area. It is minimal and sustainable, and the roof, adorned with Tesla shingles, enables self-sufficient electricity production.

This sleek, modern exterior is a welcomed disruption to the otherwise traditional homes in the area. It is minimal and sustainable, and the roof, adorned with Tesla shingles, enables self-sufficient electricity production.

Client wanted to become more self sufficient and less reliant on oil companies for transportation. A solar electric carport canopy was designed to provide a power alternative to charge their electric BMW I3 vehicle while providing shade for it as well. Charging the vehicle is done by a Clipper Creek 60 amp charging station. Solar panels are American made; Solarworld and each panel utilizes a micro inverter by Enphase.

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This sleek, modern exterior is a welcomed disruption to the otherwise traditional homes in the area. It is minimal and sustainable, and the roof, adorned with Tesla shingles, enables self-sufficient electricity production.

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This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.

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A raised, Walnut breakfast bar brings in some warmth and is a nice complement to the other tones within the space. The kitchen island light fixture has an antique brass finish to complement the actual antiques throughout the home.

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A design that incorporates style, class, luxury and grandeur into a home kitchen. One such kitchen remodeling contractor in Hacienda Heights is AAA Kitchen Remodeling that helps in transforming dull & bland looking kitchens into self-sufficient and fully functional working spaces. Kitchen Remodel in Hacienda Heights CA Kitchen Renovation in Hacienda Heights CA Kitchen Remodelers, Hacienda Heights, CA - http://www.aaakitchenremodeling.com/

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This project was an exploration in taking and urban corner lot and transforming it into and urban farm of sorts. The project incorporated rainwater tanks, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, chicken coop, prefab studio, composite deck, poured in place concrete, pre-cast concrete, custom wood features, a green wall, custom bench/fountain, lighting, swimming pool with solar hot water heating, an outdoor kitchen, drip irrigation which is controlled by smart phone, landscape lighting which can be controlled by smart phone. A fun project where we melded contemporary elements with sustainable/ self sufficient principles.

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