Residential Inquiry 01

Cedar Courtyard Residence

Arranged across 3,400 square feet, this conceptual study balances board-formed concrete massing with rough-sawn cedar cladding to insulate domestic spaces against harsh western sun.

Microclimate & Airflow

Courtyard modulation across domestic volumes

By carving a sheltered court into the geometric core of the home, the volume generates a passive thermal chimney. Prevailing desert breezes circulate past shaded limestone colonnades, cooling primary living quarters naturally.

Deep western eaves block intense afternoon heat, while slender clerestories distribute balanced ambient illumination across unadorned concrete surfaces throughout the day.

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