Dining Area of Smoke Tree Retreat by Albert Frey and Tantalus Studio

Before & After: A Classic Midcentury by Albert Frey Gets a Reverent Renovation

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When it’s a bit cooler and the windows can be opened, the home’s orientation provides excellent air circulation. In the summer, when temperatures consistently reach 115 degrees, the home’s windows and doors are covered with insulating material to keep the interior temperature as low as possible. To further maximize efficiency, the team upgraded the existing HVAC.