HEATING , VENTILATION & INSULATION
" The project ’ s aesthetic was directed by streamline automotive design which , among others , proposed concealed performance for every technology in the house ."
A courtyard , created by daylighting the lower bedrooms from the buried podium , also acts as the rainwater runoff filtration system for the entire site . The project meets or exceeds stringent California green building and energy conservation standards such as low-flow plumbing systems , drought tolerant planting , rainwater filtration , photovoltaic integration , high efficiency building envelope and glazing , HERS rating of the mechanical system , and more .
Indoor materials specified were sourced naturally and are compliant with Low VOC standards . The design palette was kept minimal to an all natural selection including mica plaster , hardwood flooring , and natural stone . The project sought out minimal , low-impact , and proven materials , achieving a balance between durability , ease of maintenance , and responsible design .
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