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Das Rivermouth Residence

This home reflects its surroundings the most of my creations. It is both a collection of all my years designing energy-efficient, passive solar designs and a real departure from past approaches to style and materials. And for your consideration @dwell.com

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As you can see from the aerial photograph in this collection, this site is not only unique, but highly exposed to climate influences. The views and exposures demanded a design that was not only unique but extremely sensitive to these surrounding influences. A California Coastal Commission approved project, it had to go through many environmental study hoops to pass muster with approvals. It did so with flying colors and has proven to be an extremely energy-efficient and dramatic experience for its owners and observers.
As you can see from the aerial photograph in this collection, this site is not only unique, but highly exposed to climate influences. The views and exposures demanded a design that was not only unique but extremely sensitive to these surrounding influences. A California Coastal Commission approved project, it had to go through many environmental study hoops to pass muster with approvals. It did so with flying colors and has proven to be an extremely energy-efficient and dramatic experience for its owners and observers.