When serious art collectors and former gallery owners wanted a small, energy-efficient home that engages the landscape, Santa Ynez House by Fernau + Hartman Architects is what they got.




East-west orientation with protected courtyards to the north and south, steel grating shades, wood screens, plus trees keep the thin rooms snug and cool in the Mediterranean climate of Santa Ynez, CA. Via ArchDaily. Photos: Richard Barnes.