Designed by SPG Architects, Casa Torcida has the largest domestic solar array in Costa Rica, which provides enough energy for lighting, appliances, and miscellaneous equipment. In the future, this solar-derived power will also provide for the needs of a state-of-the-art recording studio, located on the bottom floor.
The solar panels sit on a ceramic-based roof coating that both minimizes solar heat-gain and provides a clean source of water for the house and the pool, thus there is no need for well water. Cabinetry was locally fabricated from trees originally harvested from the foundation area and all materials were locally sourced whenever possible. No air-conditioning is required since natural cross breezes cool each room.
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