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ABOVE, LEFT, & FACING PAGE: A retirement home built for the owners to "age in place" reflects their
appreciation for the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. They requested a glass home, designed for its environment,
that is to be used as a winter home and capture natural light all day long. We created a sunlight-filled living
space that opens to outdoor areas, sheltered and shaded f rom the harsh desert elements, plus a flexible
loft space used for personal activities. The LEED concept includes energy-efficiency construction and an
integrated solar-collection system that serves as cover for outdoor living.
Photographs by Velen Chan
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Desert Homes
