GREG FAULKNER Architect
In what way do you feel modern architecture, like this residence (shown), works with this locale? An open architecture plan allows for more access to light as well as more access to the landscape both physically and emotionally. This house is organized as two sheds with an open, fully glazed space between. Here, in that central space, one associates directly with the landscape, sun and weather. It feels outside, yet it’s fitted for comfort. And how important is the site? It’s critical. The site response is the driver for the design and orientation— an open or closed space, the massing of a structure, everything. The U-shaped courtyard in the back of this house captures both the view of the mountains and the warmth of the sun. The user is tucked inside the form, protected from the wind. These attributes had to be informed by the distant surroundings. What type of materials do you prefer to work with? We use local materials, like cedar trees that exist here in the landscape. Concrete is universally produced, so we also use it consistently. Is sustainable design often a consideration in your work? It’s inclusive of all aspects—orientation, glazing, systems, insulation, weather tightness and durability.
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