The LivingHome, Santa Monica I serves as an active single-family residence and a model home for a line of sustainable, modern, modular LivingHomes. The First LivingHome, designed by Ray Kappe, was the first in the nation to achieve LEED for Homes Platinum and was the only home to win the AIA’s top sustainability award in 2007. The 2480 square foot, four-bedroom house is constructed of factory built modules that were installed on-site in 8.5 hours.

About the Architect

The LivingHome was the first home built as part of a collaboration between Ray Kappe, FAIA, the founder of the Southern California Institute of Architecture, and LivingHomes, a developer of modern, prefabricated homes that combine world-class architecture with an unparalleled commitment to healthy and sustainable construction. The home was designed as the permanent residence for Steve Glenn, the CEO and founder of LivingHomes. The home was completed in 2006.

Collaborators

Of Note
Prefab construction
Grey water irrigation system
Roof Garden
Rain collection
Water efficient fixtures
Photovoltic System
Solar Water Heater
Energy Star-rated appliances
Radiant Heating
LED lighting
LOW-VOC paints
Recycled Denim insulation
Native Landscaping
Passive Cooling
Recycled countertops
Indoor garden
FSC certified wood
Movable walls