

The second and third bedrooms are at the other end of the gallery, along with a second full bath. Bookshelves and a window seat take up one wall. The large eat–in kitchen opens onto a portal on one side and a utility/laundry room on the other.Īt one end of the house, the owner's suite includes separate areas for sitting and sleeping, a large walk–in closet and a bath with separate shower and spa. The double doors on two walls of the retreat open it up for a party or close it off for quiet repose.

A clerestory provides natural light and high ceilings in the dining room and the retreat, which can be used for work, rest or play.

Off the gallery, two steps lead down into the living room. The entry opens onto a gallery that forms the spine of the house. The gathering areas flow freely into each other, as well as the three porches and a patio. The gracious yet informal house fits three spacious bedrooms, a bonus room and 2.5 baths in only 2181 square feet.
Adobe house windows#
Lots of operable windows allow natural cooling and ventilation. Tiled floors in the living room, dining room and gallery store heat for comfortably steady warming.ĭuring hot weather, porches and overhangs provide shading from the sun. In moderate climates the house's solar glazing provides about half the heat required, with a radiant floor system for backup. Please place your order by phone, specifying which set of plans you wish to purchase. Designed to be a passive solar house, the plans for this southwestern Pueblo–style home are available for two different wall systems: 10" adobe block, or 2×6 stud walls. With 200 square feet of south–facing glass, Casa Soleada lives up to its name: Sunny House.
