The modest 1,600 SF seasonal "easy living" residence, was designed for a Wisconsin couple to be highly energy efficient and easy to maintain. Located on a narrow, previously unbuilt, neighborhood infill lot in Palm Springs, it is integrated into the specific context, resulting in a home that delights the owners, and its many visitors. Sun angles, key mountain views, layering of privacy zones, and indoor/outdoor living were reinforced with orientation, building form and design elements. Sustainable and forward thinking in energy and efficiency, (in-floor heat, solar, shading), while using a limited palette of concrete, stucco, metals and glass, the Urban Cabin is envisioned to continue the exploration of the simple modern home in the desert.
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