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KANOK RESIDENCE - santa monica, california
Designed for LEED Platinum certification, this residence has both passive and active solar design features that improve the quality of the indoor environment while reducing the impact of construction.
The footprint is oriented for optimum sunlight, using large southern windows for passive heating. These same windows aid in passive summer cooling, drawing in ocean breezes as warm indoor air vents through the circulation tower, and thermal mass walls slow the transfer of heat and cold through the exterior of the structure, so that daytime heat can be enjoyed through the night. In coordination with these passive features, a photo-voltaic system on the roof provides energy and hot water to meet the owner’s needs. While reducing maintenance and cost, the materials and natural systems integrated in the design also create a healthier indoor environment, an early concern for the owners, both of whom are doctors.
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