This house is developed in close response to the rhythms and materials of the subtropical
climate in San Jose, Costa Rica. We sought to embrace the fundamental environmental intentions of the guidelines while creating a contemporary place of strong individual character and quiet complexity. Each part of the house responds to its specific site conditions. The south façade opens to the adjacent city of Atenas with full or partial shading. The east is shaped as an intimate court between the main residence and the artist studio with mountain views. The courtyard is a contemporary interpretation of a garden of native grasses and rocks that suggest the connection of the mountain and the valley. The movement and transparency though the heart of the house complete this spatial link.
The project consists of a main residence, an artist studio, an office and a gate house with more than 6500 sq.ft. of livable space. The project was designed for a couple living in Los Angeles and is currently under construction. Completion is expected in early 2011.
This house is developed in close response to the rhythms and materials of the subtropical
climate in San Jose, Costa Rica. We sought to embrace the fundamental environmental intentions of the guidelines while creating a contemporary place of strong individual character and quiet complexity. Each part of the house responds to its specific site conditions. The south façade opens to the adjacent city of Atenas with full or partial shading. The east is shaped as an intimate court between the main residence and the artist studio with mountain views. The courtyard is a contemporary interpretation of a garden of native grasses and rocks that suggest the connection of the mountain and the valley. The movement and transparency though the heart of the house complete this spatial link.
The project consists of a main residence, an artist studio, an office and a gate house with more than 6500 sq.ft. of livable space. The project was designed for a couple living in Los Angeles and is currently under construction. Completion is expected in early 2011.
2007
2009
Photovoltaic System
Solar Heating
Rain Water Collection
Grey Water Use
Energy Efficient Appliances
On Site Infliltration
Cold Roof Finish
Exterior Sun Louver
Roof Overhangs
Energy efficient LED lighting
Occupancy Sensor
Maximize the use of daylight
Heat pump
Low flow fixtures, faucet & shower head
Aerator
Dual flush toilet systems
Vernacular landscaping
Wind Engergy Use
LEED rating in preperation
PARAVANT ARCHITECTS
Dipl.-Ing. Halil Dolan, Architect, LEED GA
Dipl.-Ing.Christian Kienapfel, AIA Architect, LEED AP
PARAVANT ARCHITECTS PARAVANT Costa Rica
