Formerly a printing house, the conversion of 5,000 sf one story manufacturing building into a residence, artist studio, and event space is organized around a new small courtyard. The large sliding doors dissolve the line between inside and outside. Some green strategies include (1) the choice of materials with low environmental impact, (2) energy efficiency of appliances, mechanical systems, and passive design systems, including a solar PV array (3) enhanced day-lighting, and (4) design for flexibility, durability, and low maintenance. in collaboration with julie torres moskovitz. photos by andreas kornfield [renovation]
