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289 T rue sustainability is more than reducing environmental impact — it's a mindset that deepens our connection to rue sustainability is more than reducing environmental impact — it's a mindset that deepens our connection to the world around us and ourselves. It's about creating spaces that conserve resources while inspiring love and the world around us and ourselves. It's about creating spaces that conserve resources while inspiring love and respect for the environment. Guided by the principles of conservation and regionalism, we believe the most sustainable respect for the environment. Guided by the principles of conservation and regionalism, we believe the most sustainable projects are those that endure over time through thoughtful design and meaningful use. projects are those that endure over time through thoughtful design and meaningful use. We hold that the most energy-efficient lightbulb is the one you never have to turn on. This philosophy drives us to We hold that the most energy-efficient lightbulb is the one you never have to turn on. This philosophy drives us to design with passive strategies, leveraging natural systems to their fullest potential, maximizing conservation. Each design with passive strategies, leveraging natural systems to their fullest potential, maximizing conservation. Each project begins with careful consideration of natural daylighting/ventilation and site orientation forming the foundation project begins with careful consideration of natural daylighting/ventilation and site orientation forming the foundation for energy efficiency and environmental harmony with a focus on regionalism. for energy efficiency and environmental harmony with a focus on regionalism. By integrating the following elements, we design residential projects that function seamlessly within their local By integrating the following elements, we design residential projects that function seamlessly within their local ecosystems, minimizing reliance on external resources and maximizing the connection with nature. ecosystems, minimizing reliance on external resources and maximizing the connection with nature. 1. Daylight: 1. Daylight: Natural light is prioritized through thoughtful window placement, skylights, and light-reflective surfaces, Natural light is prioritized through thoughtful window placement, skylights, and light-reflective surfaces, reducing dependence on artificial lighting. reducing dependence on artificial lighting. 2. Water: 2. Water: Water conservation is achieved through low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and graywater recycling, with Water conservation is achieved through low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and graywater recycling, with landscapes using drought-tolerant, native plants to reduce irrigation. landscapes using drought-tolerant, native plants to reduce irrigation. 3. Indoor Air Quality: 3. Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation systems, windows to the open air, non-toxic low-VOC materials, and designs that limit Ventilation systems, windows to the open air, non-toxic low-VOC materials, and designs that limit dust and allergens improve air quality for healthier indoor environments. dust and allergens improve air quality for healthier indoor environments. 4. Structure: 4. Structure: Durable, sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, low-carbon concrete, and recycled steel ensure Durable, sustainable materials like reclaimed wood, low-carbon concrete, and recycled steel ensure structural integrity while minimizing environmental impact. structural integrity while minimizing environmental impact. 5. Energy: 5. Energy: Homes are designed with passive strategies such as proper site orientation and high-performance building Homes are designed with passive strategies such as proper site orientation and high-performance building envelopes, complemented by renewable energy systems like solar or wind. envelopes, complemented by renewable energy systems like solar or wind. 6. Resilience: 6. Resilience: Homes are built to adapt to climate challenges, using storm-resistant materials, elevated foundations, Homes are built to adapt to climate challenges, using storm-resistant materials, elevated foundations, and designs that mitigate risks f rom flooding, hurricanes, or wildfires. and designs that mitigate risks f rom flooding, hurricanes, or wildfires. Our dedication to sustainability is evident in our hometown of Sarasota, Florida, where our residential projects account Our dedication to sustainability is evident in our hometown of Sarasota, Florida, where our residential projects account for 25% of all LEED Platinum-certified buildings. By embracing both environmental and human needs, we aim to for 25% of all LEED Platinum-certified buildings. By embracing both environmental and human needs, we aim to redefine sustainability, creating spaces that inspire a harmonious relationship with nature. redefine sustainability, creating spaces that inspire a harmonious relationship with nature. Jonathan Parks, FAIA SOLSTICE Planning & Architecture Sarasota, FL page 385 Sustainable Modern Homes Sustainable Modern Homes Travis Price Architects, Page 319 MODUS, Page 308 HEDS Architects, Page 300