Indoor-outdoor living never looked so good! This modern design by Shubin Donaldson takes full advantage of the beachy climate of Santa Barbara, California. Wooden screens and a central skylight flood the entire space with natural sunlight while keeping the space protected from the ocean winds. “Environmentally, the home is cooled passively by ocean breezes, lit evenly during the day by daylight, and Ipe wood screens minimize sun load on the extensive view windows,” report the designers. The...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/santa-barbara-home-is-surrounded-by-wooden-screens-for-natural-climate-control
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