This house project consist of 3,365 sf main residence, 500 sf garage, 50? lap pool, pool cabana, situated in the hills above Montecito. This building was designed by Barton Myers Associates to take advantage of the site’s striking features, including majestic oak trees and large boulders. A public wing includes living, dining and kitchen areas and opens up to the main outdoor dining and lounging areas. The building is constructed of exposed steel, glass, concrete and insulated metal panels. The Montecito Residence takes full advantage of the indoor-outdoor living made possible by California Coast’s mild climate. Designed specifically without air-conditioning, the house is cooled exclusively by cross-ventilation. Large operable sectional glass doors, sliding doors and windows can be opened and closed to quickly adjust to the climate conditions and the occupants’ comfort. In addition, the house’s radiant heat system is fed by solar collector panels. Other sustainable features include highly efficient boilers, photovoltaic panels and an Energy-Star rated “cool” roof. – Photos by Ciro Coelho

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