Pool is centered on the main fireplace element of the home. The fireplace is 2 sided and is engineered to allow for open glass above fire place which frames the mountain beyond, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The main family room, living room and master suite all have direct access to the main pool patio, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Simple glass walls and a continuation of the ceiling from interior to exterior open the living spaces to the exterior throughout the year, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

A steel trellis is integrated into the roof at the main patio to bring light and shadows to the outdoor living space below while still protecting from intense sun, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Back guest patio is accessible to the nearby front guest parking as well as to the back pool patio. The large glass clerestory provides ample views to the mountains beyond and light while limiting direct sun light, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The back yard is divided from general open area to protected pool area by cantilevered steel fencing with a natural steel patina, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The angle of roof allows the interior spaces to open up to the views beyond without cutting off the tops of the mountains in the distance while also forcing the roof water back towards two rain water collection main points. The simplicity of the roof design helps create a straight forward rain collection system, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Front entry of home. The low point of the butterfly roof is centered over the front entry door. An exposed beam connects the roof and creates an organizing element inside and outside the home. This exposed beam defines the interior circulation path of home, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The low point of the butterfly roof dies into a cantilevered beam which creates a dramatic water collection element. The home is organized so 80% of the roof water comes of the roof in only 2 locations for future water harvesting, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Pool centered on outdoor living space and central fireplace beyond, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Main entry wall that runs from the exterior to the interior. The wall is broken creating a security divide from the private area of the home while still acting as a formal element to define the front entry, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Back patio and trellis, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Detail of roof connection and rain water scupper, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The main living area provides an open living concept and views to the mountains beyond, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

A custom Danish dining room table and elegant light fixtures help define the formal dining room just off the main living and kitchen space, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The kitchen is designed around a central island that is aligned with the main fireplace element in the home, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Art is featured all through the home and is often emphasized in the circulation spaces and path ways, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Simple corner reading area with lots of natural light, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The kitchen island is centered on the space, but the seating is offset to create a more intimate yet casual dining area and socializing area, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Partial height walls in one of the guest bedrooms allows for privacy while still gaining light from the covered clerestory beyond, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The master bedroom opens to the exterior. The blockwork creates an accent wall for the master bed and flows from inside to out, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

The combination of white and dark wood cabinets give the kitchen a modern but classic feel, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Glass tile compliments the simple artwork in the guest bath. Floating cabinets are used through out the home in all the bathrooms which help open up these smaller spaces while allowing for easy cleaning, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography

Glass tile is used through out the home. The home owners gravitated towards the clean look and quality of light that glass tile helps create, Image Courtesy © Brazil Photography