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Firm: Benjamin C. Obregon Architect
Project Status: Construction documents completed May 2004
Project Description:3398 s.f. new home. The project utilizes a Cempo panel wall system (a type of insulated concrete form system composed of environmentally friendly, recycled materials with exceptional insulation), and is located to maximize sunset views while providing protection from the afternoon sun with full length covered porches to the west.
Additional features include:
- flow through ventilation in each room (excepting some bathrooms),
- a metal roof with a radiant barrier and R-30 cotton batt or blown cellulose insulation,
- metal clad wood double pane casement windows with a low-e film,
- Composite I-Beam roof framing, and pre-engineered floor trusses,
- finger-jointed studs for all interior wall framing,
- Bamboo, or recycled wood flooring, and low V.O.C. finishes.
- Future rainwater collection system
- HVAC system with metal ducts located inside the thermal envelope
The home was designed to provide maximum flexibility for future uses. As such, it is a 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home with living areas on both floors, and a 3rd floor loft and balcony (shaded by a trellis with seasonal vines to allow sunlight in the winter and block it in the summer). In addition the home has a first floor office/study/4th bedroom with a separate entrance and access to a dedicated bathroom.