This little passive solar house was our first to use a live BIMx model on the owner’s tablet throughout design.  The intuitive modeling technology provides a new level of collaboration with the owner!  BIMx helps the owner explore the 3d design independently, making design constraints and opportunities quickly apparent.   Exploring the model is also fun and exciting because everyone can really see and explore the evolving building design.  The completed house reflects the owners’ life patterns and preferences quite closely.

The “big move” is evident from the street.  The big shaded glass of the South facade warms the house with natural light and opens it to mountain views.  The angled beams cast dynamic daytime shadows and support simple light fixtures for task lighting at night.  The high central space can be opened wide to daylight, breezes and views.  The central space contains the kitchen and living room, which extends back into a private shady garden.  Bedrooms are separated across this central “public” space.