The shape of this 1900 square foot house echoes the existing topography and carefully frames views in all directions. The house gathers perspectives from different corners and it was built with low-tech means in order to meet some ecologically sustainable aspects. In the winter, the low sun pours through the south facing wall of windows and heats the polished concrete floor slab, passively helping to warm the house. In the summer, the south roof overhang shades a wall of windows from direct sun while the large openings capture breezes off of the salt marsh to naturally cool the house. The reflective standing seam metal roof reduces temperature gain, should last as long as the house and will only get more beautiful with time.
