Only one neighbor is in sight from the house. The house is completely independent and self-sustaining. Back up heat is provided by the living room fireplace. Electricity is all solar, water is caught from the roof and filtered. A large indoor planter reuses greywater and grows food and herbs year-round.
Every room has an operable skylight in wood ceilings with vigas.
The home is part of the STAR community, an intentional community focused on sustainable and environmentally appropriate living.