Greico Designer/Builder - Dallas

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Dwell Design your Dwelling 2008 Design Competition The design concept of this home was to capture both the overwhelming views and abundant breezes associated with the San Francisco Bay. The Great Room is encased by large walls of glass, with operating upper and lower awning panels, providing incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the hills beyond while allowing for the natural flow of the bay breezes. The dynamic morning view of the cities skyline is captured in the sliding window wall opposite the kitchen area and adjacent to a private deck for morning coffee or intimate entertaining. The sleeping areas of the home are isolated from each other providing privacy for both the owner and their guests. The Master suite has a private balcony with unencumbered bay and bridge views. The home itself is built 3 feet above the finished building pad which allows for privacy from pedestrian traffic in the surrounding park as well as providing a grand entry to the home. The sky lit Foyer provides a sense of arrival as well as vertical access to the upper level. The operating skylights above the Foyer act as a chimney allowing warm air to escape thus cooling the home during a majority of the year. The home is design for construction using SIP panels although traditional framing methods can be employed. The roof is ideally suited for solar collectors as well a turf roof to insulate and reduce energy consumption. #designyourdwelling2008 #home #modern #residence