Courtyard: On the walkway, a stainless-steel sculpture by Indonesia-based artist Chen gleams, lending “a sense of mathematical poetry.” The piece was loaned by Diehl Gallery. Passive solar energy adjusts seasonally via these louvers, shading the glass in the summer while allowing for more light in the winter. A super-insulated building envelope, rainscreen detail, solar thermal hot water system, and the natural ventilation of all the operable doors and windows earned the home an energy star rating that exceeds other homes of its size.
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