Built with quality materials and craftsmanship, close attention to detail, this very solid earth integrated passive solar house, maximizes sun control, thermal mass, and airflow for low cost heating and cooling. Although in the earth, the house is filled with light in the winter, and uses cross ventilation, convection and shading for summer cooling. Surfaces are plaster, mud and stone. Floors are brick, slate, granite and wood. A flowing mosaic of stone and brick pathways, terraces and retaining walls harmonizes the built environment and gardens with the existing natural landscape. The traditional NM Style original house is ~1200 sq.ft. with an adjoining 1000+/- sq.ft. Contemporary west wing making extensive use of stone inside and out. Exterior walls are 12" filled block and cast concrete with exterior insulation, interior walls are adobe or cast concrete with stone. With the moderation of the earth's temperature (52-57F annually), and the thermal 'flywheel' effect of winter cooling and summer heating extending into the next season, cooling costs are zero, and heating with propane fire/stoves is minimal. Two direct gain skylight water heaters supplement the electric water heaters ~66%. Original structure has oversize vigas supporting an earth roof of ~24". The 6+/- ac. property includes a separate passive solar studio w/br/full bath and double garage, a pool/sauna complex, and organic landscaping.
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