2021 HONOR AWARD - Wabi-Sabi Residence

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As one progresses through the space, the shift in program is\npresented with the public volume in line directly with the canyon view. The proposal included a basement level that\nincorporates a creative office space with a private outdoor patio. The living-room fireplace is mirrored by an\noutdoor fireplace and both create places for family and friends to gather.\nIndoor\/outdoor relationships are enhanced through large openings onto the\nexterior concrete plinths that step with the natural topography. Careful placement of glazing allows for\nnatural canyon breezes to flow through the home seasonally. The vegetated roof is planted with local\ngrasses and serves to camouflage the home in its context. The residence sits\nwithin its mountain site with minimal disturbance to the landscape, which is\naugmented with native and drought-tolerant plants and trees."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"__Materials"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Materials, including Western Red Cedar Select, were chosen\nto reference the site and crafted to express their constructed connections and\ndetailing. The exterior is clad with full height vertical cedar boards and each\nvolume is finished in uniquely. The wood used in the public volume exhibits a\nnatural finish and the wood employed in the private volume displays a blackened\nstain finish. The cedar was sorted on site, embracing the more imperfect and graphic\nmaterial on the north volume in contrast to the refined and naturally-stained\nsouthwest volume. This refined and considered approach to materials extends to\nthe selection of interior elements, fixtures and furnishings. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The radiant heating system is complemented by a large format\ntile finish and hardwood in the bedrooms and living space. Indoor environmental quality was carefully\nstudied utilizing both passive and active approaches. The exterior window\nsystem was designed to incorporate operable openings at key locations to take\nadvantage of natural site ventilation, thereby reducing the need for mechanical\nheating\/cooling and increasing indoor air quality. Additionally, low VOC\nproducts were specified throughout the interior of the home per LEED for Homes certification\nrequirements."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"__Sustainability Strategies"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The sustainable design goals of this home were centered\naround creating a form and approach that would have minimal impact on the\nnative landscape while still providing opportunities for interaction. A strict\nlimit of disturbance was incorporated and the plinths that support the large\ncantilevers allow the mountain landscape to continue unhindered by the program\nthat floats above. Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, this home includes\na double framed wall assembly with a 1\u20442\u201d thermal break air space that achieves\nan R-45 using 3\u201d of closed cell spray foam and 6-1\/2\u201d of blown-in-blanket\ninsulation. The roof assembly achieves an R-60 with 6\u201d minimum depth of rigid\ninsulation and 16\u201d of cavity insulation. Strategically-placed minimal glazing\nwith a .30 U-factor ensures a complete and high-performance exterior envelope."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The simplicity in material selections allows the Wabi-Sabi\nResidence to minimize construction waste through a simple established modular.\nThe overall height of the volumes was established based on the standard length\nof FSC-certified Western Red Cedar Select. The 14\u2019 board height extends from\nthe base of the exterior walls to the top of parapet vertically requiring less\ncutting of the material and therefore less waste. The large-format tile finish was\nestablished in a stack bond pattern that extends the full width of the\ncorridors and patio maximizing coverage and therefore minimizing waste from the\njob site."]]],[1,"p",[]]]}