Building & Living Lighter on the Land
Casa de Maraposa
The Casa de Maraposa is a wonderful example of how we can live lightly at the beach. The design was inspired by the atomic ranch style of architecture popular in the 1950’s and was driven by the desire to use the buildable footprint to maximize living space, while emphasizing eco-friendly features.
The1,000 square foot home is constructed of SIP’s or structurally insulated panels by Transcon Steel. The butterfly roof is designed to collect water and store in an underground cistern. Appliances are Energy Star, all doors and windows meet the 140 mph wind load, CFL’s are used throughout, furnishings and floor coverings are simple in order to minimize dust and pollutants, costs were reduced by outfitting the kitchen and bath cabinets from IKEA, and other features, too numerous to list were added to achieve the owners goal of creating a beautiful, yet eco-friendly home.
To see more photos visit: CFH Design Studio - project gallery
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