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Hupomone Ranch
Hupomone Ranch
Turnbull Griffin Haesloop
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he ranch had been fallow
for over 30 years and the
owners, a young family
with three children, wanted
to build a barn house that
would reflect their commitment to
sustainable farming, draw on the natural
serenity of the site and build on the
sense of place in western Petaluma
where farming and ranching are still a
part of people’s daily lives.
The site has a wonderful balanced
quality to it, and the simple grounded
form of the barn is sited to compliment
this setting and capture the long views to
the coastal range beyond.
Set into the more opaque north side, the
entry provides shelter tucked under the
loft above and frames a view through the
house to the meadow beyond. The lightfilled living area opens up to the long
view south and gathers the bedrooms
and kitchen to either side. The kitchen
has slide away windows that open
directly to the garden.
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The house is certified LEED Platinum
and features a number of energy saving
features exceeding Title 24 by over 95
percent. Passive heating and cooling with
thermal mass and insulation, Geothermal,
radiant cooling and heating along with
solar and photovoltaic panels contribute
to the house’s energy efficiency.
An integral part of the design, the
landscaping by Lutsko Associates
includes several outdoor living areas,
organized along a riparian restoration
and native plantings.
Erin Martin’s interiors compliment
the flow of indoor/outdoor living. The
owners have built a number of the
exterior tables and benches and are in
the process of building their dining room
table.
2016 AIA San Francisco Design Awards Merit Award
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