Then, outside, they planted grape vines, with arbors supporting them. The plants help cool the house. Cavin's area of expertise is solar architecture and natural daylighting. He and the firm specialize in regenerative design - the cycling of resources. The group successfully has done projects as small as residential additions and gardens, and as large as one of its present undertakings - renovations and an addition to the Little Bridges Auditorium on the Pomona College campus.
Work involves the installation of a pipe organ and building modifications.
The extensive project is one of Cavin's favorites. You can't build a wonderful building unless you have a wonderful client. We have that with this project. Our goal is to finish all the work and have the building look as if we didn't do anything in the first place. You have to have the math and the science on one hand, but you also must have some sensitivity to art.