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The project, located in the Berkeley Hills, is an innovative
collaboration that demonstrates how disparate programmatic
requirements can be assembled into a unified resolution. A duplex,
expanded with an addition, was turned into a gracious single family
residence. Three primary factors provided the direction for this
project: the panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, adherence
to feng shui principles established by the client's noted Chinese
feng shui master, and the goal of a net-zero energy house using
sustainable materials.
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Interior walls and separations were minimized to create a maximum
sense of openness and focus towards the view. The feng shui master
counseled a radical reorganization of the interior spaces in order
to create harmonious energy (chi) patterns. To mitigate energy
usage, a thermal solar system was installed. It supplies heat for
both the radiant floors and the domestic hot water. Photovoltaic
panels supply electricity, and substantial insulation and careful
window placement decrease requirements for heating and cooling.
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