The studio's strongest emphasis is on eco-friendly approaches, and how those specific conditions impact our larger environment over time. This research developed an appropriate climactic and cultural prototype, one that could be produced and developed by the prefabrication industry for New Orleans.
The home's form derives from eco-friendly and affordable design strategies optimized for modular construction and delivery methods. The roof is one of the principal passive component of this approach. Its butterfly shape provides rainwater collection as it also responds to the climatic conditions of the site. The higher pitch at the northern exposure allows for clerestory windows that light the living/ kitchen/ dining and master bedroom modules. By contrast, the lower pitch on the southern side helps to block the high, hot summer sun in the bedroom module. Operable screened windows are carefully placed to maximize cross-ventilation and reduce energy consumption.