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CASA BELLA - Private Residence in Ashland, OR

Design & Build, New Construction

A Healthy Home — And A gift To The Future

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Casa Bella was a personal refuge for me and my family, built from the ground up. I found the ideal acreage, funded the project, and moved thousands of yards of earth myself. Carlos Delgado was the architect. I gave life and depth to the basic structure to create a unique home which draws from Old World European, Japanese and Santa Fe styles - a melting pot developing my own contemporary language.

Efficiency and a low carbon footprint were key goals in creating this “healthy home,” and I used the best technology available.

Faswall, a recycled material block, provides insulation on the exterior to further enhance the thermal mass created with the poured concrete walls.  Structurally Insulated Panels achieve R50 in the ceiling. The metal roof will last longer than asphalt roofing, avoids covering the house in petroleum and will prevent embers from entering the house — an important consideration in a time of increasing wildfire hazard. The roof also “breathes” on one side to prevent moisture buildup.  I also installed a poured, 30,000-gallon water tank under the garage — enough for a family of four to survive the heat of summer if the water source became scare.

Finally, I brought in a team of craftsmen to add natural stucco, plaster and glowing color to a home that is designed to give a feeling of movement, balancing open gathering spaces with intimate corners.  A builder’s job is the most socially responsible job there is. We can give a gift to the future by doing our work really well.