francois levy || design studio

Currently under design, this single-family home is intended to be entirely off the grid, relying on a two-fold energy strategy. First and foremost, its siting, orientation, and morphology are all designed to capitalize on prevailing breezes, shady roof overhangs, daylighting, screened porches, appropriate insulation, and thermal stack effects to be naturally and passively cooler, thus reducing the home's energy requirements in the first place. Secondly, appliances and lighting are all carefully selected to minimize energy loads. Finally, energy requirements are met through a photovoltaic array, solar hot water heaters and radiant floor heating, and propane appliances where appropriate.

Bee Ranch Currently under design, this single-family home is intended to be entirely off the grid, relying on a two-fold energy strategy. First and foremost, its siting, orientation, and morphology are all designed to capitalize on prevailing breezes, shady roof overhangs, daylighting, screened porches, appropriate insulation, and thermal stack effects to be naturally and passively cooler, thus reducing the home's energy requirements in the first place. Secondly, appliances and lighting are all carefully selected to minimize energy loads. Finally, energy requirements are met through a photovoltaic array, solar hot water heaters and radiant floor heating, and propane appliances where appropriate.


	Synopsis Location Navasota, Texas Size 3,000 square feet conditioned space 800+ s.f. screened rooms Completion Under design