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aesthetic. Carefully composed by Revolver Design, the lighting
complements the atmosphere. e house also offers 270-degree
views that are constantly accentuated by the relationship between
the building and nature. e landscaping by Joni L. Janecki &
Associates pairs boldness with simplicity, and was a key element
in this harmonious project. Several sustainable techniques were
used, as well, including natural ventilation, passive heating and
cooling systems, the installation of three large water storage
tanks—with a capacity for 27,300 gallons of rainwater—to
cover all of the property's irrigation, and photovoltaic panels on
the south-facing roof to meet all the house's energy needs. e
conscious design resulted in the home being recognized as the first
LEED Platinum custom home on California's Central Coast.
"We take seriously our obligations and opportunities as
architects to respect, and even restore, the natural environment,"
says the Feldman Architecture team. "Drawing upon past
wisdoms as well as contemporary building science, we aspire
to create structures that move architecture to ecologically and
ethically responsible designs." feldmanarchitecture.com
AS THE FIRST LEED PLATINUM CUSTOM
HOME ON CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST,
THIS HOUSE COMBINES RANCH IDEALS WITH
INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
THAT RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE SITE.
