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Butterfly Beach by Maienza-Wilson Interior Design + Architecture

By Eric Meunier

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This modern two story residence was designed by Maienza-Wilson Interior Design + Architecture.

Located in Montecito, a highly affluent place in Santa Barbara County California, USA, it’s one of the first residences to receive LEED certification at the Platinum level.

Sustainable features includes radiant floor heating, flat rooftops planted with drought-resistant grasses for passive cooling and photovoltaic solar panels hidden from view on the butterfly roof that provide enough electricity to operate the entire home.

Icynene spray foam provides insulation and a 5,000-gallon cistern is located underneath the building to store rainwater to irrigate the low-water-demand garden that has been designed to complement the Zen-like feeling of the home.

Photos by: Narayanan Narayanan, Andrew Petrich, Jim Bartsch Photography

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About Eric Meunier

Currently the Owner and Chief Executive of HODYO Design, Eric Meunier's expertise in the design industry spreads over 20 years. He was the driving force behind HomeDSGN's early success, founding this website in 2011. Today, he loves to channel his passion for design into remodeling houses and transforming interior spaces with his keen eye for detail and architectural finesse. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

3 thoughts on “Butterfly Beach by Maienza-Wilson Interior Design + Architecture”

  1. I have been looking at some shipping containers home and I love the one you built and was wondering is it possible we can talk about building me one in the costing of a ship container home

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