1.3 Western Views / David A Gross

	Portfolio Residential Commercial Special Purpose Site and Master Planning Adaptive Reuse Institutional Additions Competition Vision Guiding Principles Critique Architectural Photography Skill Set About David A Gross Hand Sketching 3D Construction Details Graphic Communications Pattern Book Introduction 1.1 Inhabit the Site 1.2 Massing Echos Land Form 1.3 Western Views 1.4 Climate Responsive Design 1.5 South Facing Outdoors 1.6 Sheltering Roof 1.7 Refuge and Outlook 1.8 Positive Outdoor Space 1.9 Capturing Light 1.10 Compose With Materials 1.11 Focused Garden 1.12 Functional Landscaping 2.1 Cultural Continuum 2.2 Social Context of the West 2.3 Abstraction of Form 2.4 Sense of Place 2.5 Cohesive Community 2.6 Porches make Good Neighbors 2.7 Transit Oriented Development 2.8 Eco-Revelatory Design 2.9 Water-Wise Landscaping 2.10 Adapted Landscape 2.11 Solar Access 2.12 Living in Nature

If the best scenic views are to the west, and prevailing westerly winds and late afternoon sun cause discomfort outside . . .

Then, step and rotate the building footprint to provide zones of protection.

		Orient the building so that outside deck and patio areas are protected by the building itself while still affording opportunities for views.

		Design large overhangs to block sun and reduce solar gain, and pergolas or arbor structures to provide partial shade.

		Strategically place trees to mitigate wind while still preserving views.

1.4 Climate Responsive Design

1.5 South Facing Outdoors

1.6 Sheltering Roof

1.8 Positive Outdoor Space

1.12 Functional Landscaping

	David A. Gross / 970-901-9688 / 1631 Emerson Street 309, Denver CO 80218

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