The 21st century home should be an integrated whole that respects a number of criteria such as spatial quality, energy efficiency, intelligent use of resources, and awareness of site and environmental conditions.

 

Over the last several years MLA has been developing a series of integrated green small houses to include active and passive solar design, pre-fabricated / modular construction techniques, geo-thermal energy, “cool” roofing and siding solutions, water management and conservation, adaptive foundations, and carefully detailed building envelopes.

 

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