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Solar Umbrella

Inspired by Paul Rudolphs Umbrella House of 1953, theSolar Umbrella provides a contemporary reinvention of thesolar canopy a strategy that provides thermal protectionin climates with intense exposures. Passive and active solardesign strategies render the residence 100% energy neutral.Recycled, renewable, and high performance materials andproducts are speci ed throughout. Hardscape and landscapetreatments are considered for their aesthetic and actualimpact on the land. The Brooks-Scarpa Residence elegantlycrafts each of these strategies and materials, exploiting thepotential for performance and sensibility while achieving arich and interesting sensory and aesthetic experience.

Entry View from Woodlawn Ave.

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Rather than de ecting sunlight, this state of the art solar skinabsorbs and tranforms this rich resource into usable energy,providing the residence with nearly 100% of its electricity. Util-ity costs are less that $500/year. Like many design featuresat the Solar Umbrella, the solar canopy is multivalent and richwith meaning performing several roles for both functional,formal and experiential effect.

Project Location: Venice, CAProject Size: 1,800 SFProject Date: 2005