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Fig. 4
The clerestory affords light from the south in the winter, which allowed us to take advantage of passive solar heat gain using the interior CMU walls and exposed concrete floors. High glass and diffused-light panels also provide day lighting (we avoid artificial lights during the day), while resembling a Japanese lantern at night. The design works well to moderate the building's temperature, not just for passive heating, but also for cooling. Low and high operable steel windows provide natural ventilation, while the CMU cavity wall insulates well. The inner wythe remains very cool even when temperatures soar outside.
The masonry allows plant materials to be placed close to the house for our ever-in-progress landscaping. In a courtyard off the dining area, vines
Fig. 3- Raked joints highlight the individual concrete masonry units of this monochromatic wall.
Fig. 4- The courtyard, tucked just outside the building, extends the living space.
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