Situated in a region of extreme temperatures, summer and winter, this house responds year-around to its environment. Wide roof overhangs above doors and windows encourage the family to move outdoors when it's pleasant, cool the skylit interiors in summer by excluding direct sun, and hold winter weather at arm's length. Inside, the living room serves as a kind of formal buffer between the informal activity area and the bedroom area.
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source: Sunset Books - Sunset Homes 1967
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