​​SUSTAINABLE HOMES / Better architecture. Better performance.

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Sustainable design begins with the architecture.​We consider:

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01  SITE + ORIENTATION / Solar exposure, views, prevailing winds and outdoor spaces.

02 BUILDING ENVELOPE / Insulation, air sealing, glazing and thermal performance.

03 PASSIVE DESIGN / Natural daylight, shading and cross ventilation.

04 HIGH-EFFICIENCY SYSTEMS / HVAC, lighting, appliances and domestic hot water.

05 RENEWABLE ENERGY / Solar photovoltaic systems and future-ready infrastructure.

06 WATER + LANDSCAPE / Water conservation, rainwater strategies and efficient irrigation.

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CASE STUDY​

The Saenz Residence incorporates ICF construction, high insulation values, solar energy, passive solar orientation, cross ventilation and potential rainwater harvesting. This house was 40% more efficient than a regular frame construction​​