New residence – 2,700 SF, one story
General Contractor: Maves Construction

Value through Design:

• Architecture shaped by high desert climate & site
• Optimized building layout for passive solar heating
• Designed as an off power grid home
• Eliminated cooling system through high thermal mass
• Interior buffer spaces moderate winter heat loss
• Enclosed multifunctional courtyard space
• Primary outdoor deck space protected from west winds

Materials, Products, and Systems:

• Locally manufactured compressed earth blocks
• Fire resistant exterior materials
• Energy Star roofing, windows, appliances & lighting
• Clay based, non toxic interior paints
• Solar thermal domestic hot water & heating systems
• Solar photovoltaic system

Interested in learning more about this project? Please phone or email with questions.