NET-ZERO MID-CENTURY MODERN

Price: Not for sale

Lot Size: +/-5 acres

Heated Square Feet: 2,496

Total Square Feet: 4,556

Designer: Bill Roth

Interior Designer: Owners

Landscaper: Modern Design+Construction, Inc./ San Isidro Permaculture

• More than 1,400 square feet of covered patios for all-season outdoor living

• 10-foot ceilings throughout the main house

• Ultra-low water use fixtures (0.8 gallon–per–flush toilets)

• Graywater system for tree irrigation

• Detached studio with high ceilings and north light

• Extensive custom woodwork throughout

• Custom millwork around windows and doors

Mid-century modern takes a net-zero turn in this breezy, low-slung, Palm Springs-influenced residence. Energy efficient features include air-to-water heat pumps that distribute to the radiant floors and supply hot water. A ducted mini-split system provides cooling throughout the home from behind breathtaking clear-grain wood ceiling expanses. The home achieves ultra-low water use through efficient indoor fixtures. Graywater and rooftop runoff systems water natural landscaping that includes native reseeded grasses.

A shallow-form foundation, which incorporates recycled EPS foam, reduced the home’s concrete utilization by 25 to 30 percent. The walls and ceilings also incorporate cellulose insulation. Together these features help lower the home’s embodied carbon.

Extensive south facing glass brings in natural light, frames expansive views, and helps heat the home in winter. More than 1,400 square feet of covered patio space ensures four-season outdoor living. Collaboration between the client and Modern Design+Construction successfully brought to life the client’s design goals and aesthetic. The builder delivered both customized beauty and carefully considered overall home efficiency.

About the Builder: Modern Design+Construction builds high-performance, net-zero, low-water-use homes. Its design sensibilities lean toward modern, small to midsize homes. Extensive experience in both residential and commercial projects allows the build team to construct with excellence in all architectural styles.

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Price: $1,250,000

Lot Size: 1.25 acres

Heated Square Feet: 2,800

Total Square Feet: 3,487

Architect: DK Design & Construction

Designer: Acacia Builders

• Open floor plan

• Great outdoor spaces

• Beautiful primary suite

• Santa Fe transitional–style finishes

• Butler’s pantry