Green Studio of Architecture + Design

8 Dimensions of Performance in Architecture

Human Comfort (Health Wellness) Thermal, Acoustic, Air Quality, Indoor-Outdoor Nature Connection, Light, Space & Air, Cicadian Rythms-Daylighting, Presence of Craft by hand. Lifestyle support

Shelter (Hardening) Protection from overheating & cold during disasters, rain storms, air pollution, eathquake, Fire, Security from crime,  Electrical outage, and self reliance thru Net Zero.

Adaptive (Seasonal+Solar) Open and closed states operable openings, for Passive House Enclosure, skyward & cross ventilation in open stat. ERV supply with Balanced Energy Design.

Climate specific site design for Urban/Rural/Wildlife interface, fire resistant building exteriors and landscape as required by California Building code for Very High Fire Hazard zones & 16 climatic zones of California Desert, Mountains, Valleys, Coast.  Noncombustible building designs for Fire rebuilds,  new custom homes, ranches, and farms. Solar orientation, shading, water systems, and microclimate factors.

Materials  No redlist chemicals, chemical toxins, mold, or VOCs , limited EMF, use of post consumer recycled content in building, reduced mined and harvested materials from more than 400 miles from building site. Effective durable building assemblies.

Weathertight skin layer that operate without creating or permeating toxins, mold, waste, or VOC's thru the building enclosure.

Triple Bonus Durable, Efficient,lasting over 50 years makes the housing low cost of ownership, including the mortgage, insurance, and multigenerational / community value.

Synthesis integration of all systems put together for living, reflective of creation itself.