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Courtesy of Cass Calder Smith
Cass Calder Smith designed this sustainable,1900-square-foot beach house in Stinson Beach, CA, as a second home for a three-generation San Francisco family. The design follows a rigorous sustainability program, achieving the Marin Planning Department s highest rating for resource efficiency. Photovoltaic panels generate all the home s electricity, sending surplus energy back to the grid. All the home s systems hotwater, HVAC, and radiant heating are integrated, electric-based, and powered by the PV panels on the roof. With the exception of the propane tank, the home is net-zero in terms of its energy consumption.
Inspired by Place
Since its founding in 1992, CLB Architects has been guided by the philosophy inspired by place. The book s showcased designs are modern-day archetypes that tread softly on the land while engaging in a dialogue with some of the world s most iconic landscapes.
Inspired by Place introduces readers to artful design and living, while also exhibiting the impressive landscapes of the west. This monograph captures our vision of timeless design, says Eric Logan, principal at CLB Architects. We believe that architecture is inseparable from the land on which it rests, and we have always used the principle inspired by place as the driving force for our practice. Presenting our work in this monograph is a venue for bringing an extension of the American West into the homes of architects and design lovers alike.