Open Architecture Network

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The state-of-art Boomerang House was the first to be built in the b-green.org development. The home is 1000 square feet of art and architecture, integrating the smooth curved lines of an Australian boomerang with a custom “sunrise design” wood post & beam patio structure. This green home combines a copper standing seam roof with a living grass roof, like the walls, is built to a structural resistance of 8.0 on the Richter scale (see my other project here on Open Arch). One of many unique architectural features in the custom designed home. One of the most appealing are the “Thomas Jefferson” style, auto French door, that in the opinion of all who have seen them, are “unique in the world”. Some of the other unique features are operable glass block ventilation windows, and glass block door/wall in the shower, to mention but a few of many attributes. Additionally it includes a detached 300 sq feet covered carport and storage room. This home has hybrid water and electrical systems: rainwater, catchments and gray water reuse. The electrical is both on and off grid, low voltage lighting, drawer 12v refrigeration, solar panels and wind power sourced electricity. Drop into the web site, and or come by and visit Hotel Tilawa, lake Arenal Costa Rica